USHIO Synergy LED MR16

[avkid]

I saw an advertisement in a trade publication, and I have to admit that I am intrigued.
USHIO Synergy LED MR16



Could one use this effectively in a conventional strip light fixture?
(assuming the base and size are correct)

[Pie4Weebl]

I don't have my photometrics book handy, but how do the numbers in the pdf compare with a standard lamp?

[avkid]

Originally Posted by Pie4Weebl

I don't have my photometrics book handy, but how do the numbers in the pdf compare with a standard lamp?

The PDF is really screwed up format wise, this is from the print data sheet:

[derekleffew]

The literature says "replaces a 20-25watt incandescent." Lamps used in MR-16 MiniStrips are 50W or 75W, so they're not quite ready to replace the EXT/EYC/EYF.

[lampguy]

Originally Posted by derekleffew

The literature says "replaces a 20-25watt incandescent." Lamps used in MR-16 MiniStrips are 50W or 75W, so they're not quite ready to replace the EXT/EYC/EYF.

Actually...It says it replaces a 20-25 watt HALOGEN..Typically a BAB or FMW ansi code MR16...Actually the technology isnt there for a 50 or 75 watt replacement...But the high color temps and usable light on these is pretty darn good..double check their website for the PDF..has photometrics

[lampguy]

Originally Posted by avkid

I saw an advertisement in a trade publication, and I have to admit that I am intrigued.
USHIO Synergy LED MR16



Could one use this effectively in a conventional strip light fixture?
(assuming the base and size are correct)

Going to depend on the transformer..wont work with a integral AC transformer..at 4 watts it wont even know its there..better suited for multiple heads/sockets on a DC transformer

[icewolf08]

Originally Posted by lampguy

Going to depend on the transformer..wont work with a integral AC transformer..at 4 watts it wont even know its there..better suited for multiple heads/sockets on a DC transformer

Well, considering that most of the MR16 striplights that are available have 10 lamps (2 per window) all wired in series then a transformer isn't an issue. However, dimming might be an issue as the LEDs probably won't like to dim (if they dim at all).

[ship]

What's the CRI of the LED?

[cbot38]

Originally Posted by ship

What's the CRI of the LED?

The CRI is posted on their website (70-80CRI) and it seems that the color temp have changed as well.

[epimetheus]

Can I ask you guys why this wont work with an integral AC transformer? My background is not in theater. What exactly is meant by "integral AC transformer"? I mean if the transformer is just a step down unit from 120V to 24V or 12V, what does it matter what the load is?