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SATCO Lighting S8635 8W, LED MR16, 2700K, 15 degree beam spread, GU5.3 Base, 12V AC/DC
8W - LED MR16 - 2700K - 15 deg. beam spread - GU5.3 base - 12 Volt AC/DC
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Product Specs
- Amps:
- 0.667A
- Avg Rated Hours:
- 25000
- BAA Compliant:
- No
- Burning Position:
- Universal
- CA Web Text:
- California T24 Listed
- CCT Selectable:
- No
- CRI:
- 90+
- DLC Approved:
- No
- Dimmable:
- Yes
- Enclosure Rating:
- Enclosed Rated Lamp
- FCC Compliant:
- Yes
- Housing Color:
- Gray
- Lamp Base:
- Bi Pin GU5.3
- Lamp Shape:
- MR16
- Lens Finish:
- Clear
- Lensed:
- Yes
- Lumens:
- 490L
- Operating Frequency:
- 60Hz
- Product Type:
- MR
- Subcategory:
- LED
- Technology:
- LED
- Three-Way:
- No
- Warranty:
- 5 Year Limited - 10 hr per day
- Product Group:
- Indoor Lighting
- Product Subgroup:
- Light Bulbs
- Incandescent Equivalent:
- 75W
- Location Rating:
- Damp
- Product Voltage:
- 12V
- Beam Spread Angle:
- 15
- Light Temperature:
- 2700K
- Product Category:
- Light Bulbs
- Product Wattage:
- 8W
- Product Weight:
- 0.08 lb
Satco Lighting S8635 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What incandescent MR16 does the 8W Satco S8635 replace?
It replaces a 75W halogen MR16 while drawing 8W, putting out 490 lumens at 2700K. Same warm halogen color, same GU5.3 bi-pin base, so it drops into existing low-voltage heads.
2) Is a 15 degree beam too narrow for general room lighting?
Yes, for ambient light it is. The S8635 is a 15 degree spot, the tightest common MR16 beam, meant for accenting artwork, merchandise, or architectural features from a distance. If you are washing a room or lighting a work surface, order a wider flood beam MR16 instead. On high ceilings, the 15 degree keeps the pool tight and the punch high.
3) Can I put this Satco LED MR16 in a fully enclosed or recessed fixture?
Yes. It is an enclosed-rated lamp, so sealed and recessed housings are fair game, and burning position is universal so it can be aimed up, down, or sideways. Location rating is damp, which covers covered porches, soffits, and bathrooms, but not direct weather exposure.
4) Is the S8635 dimmable, and what should I watch for on a low-voltage dimming circuit?
It is a dimmable lamp running at 60Hz on 12V. The catch on low-voltage LED retrofits is the transformer: magnetic and electronic transformers dim differently, and an 8W load may fall below the minimum load a dimmer or transformer sized for 75W halogen expects. Ganging several lamps on the circuit or matching the dimmer to the transformer type usually clears up flicker and drop-out.
5) Is the color quality good enough for retail display or gallery lighting?
CRI is 90 plus at 2700K, which is the range specified for merchandise, artwork, and hospitality where color rendering matters. Paired with the 15 degree spot beam and a clear lens, it is built for accenting rather than filling a space.
6) Does this Satco MR16 meet California Title 24?
It is listed as California T24 Listed, so it can be used where Title 24 lamp requirements apply. It is not DLC approved and it is not BAA compliant, which matters if you are buying against a utility rebate program or a federal Buy American spec.
7) How long do these last compared to the halogen MR16s I keep replacing?
Rated at 25,000 average hours. For a property manager re-lamping lobby or corridor accent heads, that is the main argument for the swap: halogen MR16s in that service typically run a small fraction of that life, and each change-out on a high ceiling costs a lift and a man-hour.
8) Is the color temperature switchable on the S8635?
No. It is fixed at 2700K warm white, not a CCT selectable lamp, and not three-way. If you are standardizing a building and want one lamp you can field-set to 3000K or 3500K, this is not it.
9) What does the Satco S8635 MR16 look like in the fixture?
Gray housing with a clear lens over the LED. In an open trim or exposed track head the gray body is visible, so if you are matching a run of heads across a space, expect that finish on every one.
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Does the Satco Lighting S8635 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Satco Lighting S8635 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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