Overview
The Sylvania FNV 50MR16Q/55/VWFL is a premium 50W halogen MR16 bulb engineered for outdoor and accent lighting where consistent, bright illumination is required. This tungsten halogen lamp features the Tru-Aim axial filament design, delivering stable light output and precise beam control. The FNV covered capsule design with UV-stop technology protects against UV radiation while maintaining consistent color temperature and performance across typical lamp life.
Key Features
- 50W power, 12V operation—suitable for low-voltage halogen fixtures and landscape systems
- GU5.3 bi-pin base for secure, standard-compliant installation
- Very wide flood beam spread (55–60°)—ideal for broad illumination coverage of yards, patios, and entrance areas
- Tru-Aim tungsten halogen with axial filament for stable, uniform light distribution
- Hard dichroic reflector—maximizes light output and heat management in accent and floodlight applications
- UV-stop capsule—protects lamp components and maintains color consistency
- Approximately 4000-hour rated average life—reliable performance in continuous or switched duty cycles
Technical Specifications
- Wattage: 50W
- Voltage: 12V
- Base Type: GU5.3 (bi-pin)
- Bulb Type: MR16 halogen
- Beam Spread: 55–60° (very wide flood)
- Color Temperature: 3000K
- Lamp Technology: Tungsten halogen, Tru-Aim axial filament
- Average Rated Life: 4000 hours
- Overall Length: Approximately 1.76 inches (44.8 mm)
- Bulb Diameter: Approximately 2.0 inches (51 mm)
- Reflector Type: Hard dichroic
- UV Protection: UV-stop capsule
- Color Rendering Index (CRI): 100
- Center Beam Candlepower: 690 CBcp
Typical Applications
- Outdoor Security & Floodlighting: Yards, gardens, driveways, and building facades requiring broad, consistent illumination
- Landscape & Accent Lighting: Display and retail accent fixtures, galleries, and residential ambient lighting
- Track & Display: Museum, gallery, and retail environments where precise color and beam control matter
- Low-Voltage Halogen Systems: Landscape lighting transformers, recessed fixtures, and under-cabinet accent lights
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- 12V low-voltage halogen lighting fixtures and landscape systems
- Standard GU5.3 bi-pin sockets (MR16 bases)
- Halogen transformers and power supplies
- Recessed and track lighting housings rated for MR16 lamps
- Accent and floodlight luminaires with dichroic reflector compatibility
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Sylvania 50MR16/VWFL60 (FNV variant)
- Sylvania 50MR16Q flood bulbs (standard and FNV versions)
- Other 50W 12V MR16 halogen flood lamps with 55–60° beam spread
- Westinghouse 50MR16Q/FL equivalents
Works With
- 12V DC halogen lighting control systems
- Low-voltage landscape lighting transformers (150W–600W typical)
- Standard dimmer modules for halogen circuits (verify dimmer compatibility with lamp wattage)
- Common outdoor halogen fixture manufacturers (landscape, accent, and floodlight equipment)
