{"title":"12V GU10 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 12V GU10 bulb is recognised by its two pins and the voltage printed on the packaging: 12 volts, not 230. It is used in recessed spotlights connected to a transformer, and in ceiling lights in campervans, vans or boats. The base is identical to that of a mains GU10 bulb, only the power supply differs, and that is where the choice is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#definition\"\u003eWhat a 12V GU10 bulb is\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tension\"\u003e12V or 230V: identifying your installation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#couleur\"\u003eChoosing the colour temperature\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#variateur\"\u003eThe dimmer case\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#camping-car\"\u003eCampervan and battery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#changer\"\u003eChanging a ceiling bulb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#parallele\"\u003eWiring several bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#lumens\"\u003eReading lumens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"definition\"\u003eWhat is a 12V GU10 bulb and which light fittings is it used in?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 12V GU10 bulb is a two-pin GU10 bulb powered at low voltage, 12 volts rather than 230 volts. It is found in recessed spotlights connected to a transformer, and in ceiling lights in campervans, vans or boats. The base is identical to that of a mains GU10 bulb, the voltage is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a small space, the light produced is a directed point: the beam falls on a precise area, a tabletop, a stair tread, a van shower. That is what makes these models useful where you want to light just one spot without lighting the whole room. To compare low-voltage LED models, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/ampoules-led-12v\"\u003e12V LED bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e gathers the references rated for this voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLow voltage does not mean low consumption\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 12-volt bulb sometimes draws as much as a mains model: it is the wattage that matters for the battery and the transformer, not the voltage. A poorly chosen 12V bulb can draw more than the bulb it replaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere you come across a 12V GU10 lamp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampervan, converted van, boat, but also older-generation recessed spotlights behind a transformer housed in a false ceiling. The common factor: a circuit that does not deliver 230 volts. The sockets and fittings that take this base are in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-gu10\"\u003eall GU10 bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"tension\"\u003eA GU10 12V bulb or a GU10 230V bulb: how do I know what my installation needs?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe voltage is shown on the packaging of the bulb being replaced, on the transformer feeding the spotlight, or on the rating plate of the fitting. A spotlight connected to a 12V transformer does not receive 230 volts. If in doubt, switch off the circuit and read the label before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLocating the transformer before ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt hides behind the spotlight, in the false ceiling, sometimes in a nearby box. Its output is marked in volts: 12V, sometimes 24V. Also note whether it is marked AC or DC, as this determines the type of bulb you can use. A campervan or boat circuit delivers direct current; a spotlight transformer usually delivers alternating current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens if you put a 230V bulb in a 12V spotlight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will not light properly and may be damaged. The identical base makes confusion common on the shelf. Conversely, a 12V bulb fitted to the mains is not designed for that voltage either. For a standard domestic installation, compare instead with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-12v\"\u003elow-voltage 12 volt bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eour range of light fittings\u003c\/a\u003e before deciding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eGU10 12V or GU10 230V: the differences to check before buying\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCriterion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGU10 12V bulb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGU10 230V bulb\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow voltage, via transformer or battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirectly on the mains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHow to identify\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLabel on the transformer or the fitting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard wall socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical uses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecessed spotlight on transformer, campervan, van, boat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeiling light, pendant, mains spotlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChoice of bulb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel rated 12V, AC or DC depending on the installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard 230V model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMistake to avoid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePutting a 230V bulb on a 12V circuit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnecting a 12V bulb to the mains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhat to check first\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe voltage marked on the bulb being replaced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe base, and nothing else\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"couleur\"\u003eWhich light for which room: how do you choose the colour temperature?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow 3000K, the light leans warm and suits rest, the dining area, the bedroom. Between 3000K and 4000K, the rendering stays comfortable while remaining easy to read by on a worktop. Beyond that, the light becomes white and cool, useful for technical lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a small space, this choice shows more than elsewhere: a cool white above a bench makes the space harsher in the evening. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-2700k\"\u003e2700K bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e give the closest rendering to a filament bulb, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-3000k\"\u003e3000K bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e add a little crispness without breaking the mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2700K or 3000K: which atmosphere in a campervan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2700K remains the most comfortable in the evening, when reading or eating. 3000K lights the kitchen and washroom better, where you want to see clearly. Many conversions mix the two depending on the area. For a bedroom, also see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-pour-chambre\"\u003ebedroom bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4000K and above: for a technical corner or a worktop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeutral white helps you read a map, cook, do DIY. Very cool white (6000K and above) stays reserved for outdoors or technical lighting: next to a bed, the contrast is harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eColour temperature: which atmosphere for which room\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTemperature indicated\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAtmosphere produced\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere it works well\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKeep in mind\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2700K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm white, close to incandescent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, dining area, campervan bedroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComfort in the evening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3000K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlightly crisper warm white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKitchen, washroom, general lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompromise between atmosphere and readability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4000K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeutral white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorktop, desk corner, reading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess warm in the evening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6000K and above\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnical lighting, outdoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarsh contrast next to a bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"variateur\"\u003eDimmable GU10 12V bulb: what should you check before buying?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo compatibilities are needed: the bulb must be rated dimmable, and the dimmer must accept a low-voltage load. A dimmer designed for 230 volts does not control a 12 volt circuit. Also check behaviour at low power: some LEDs flicker below a threshold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe dimmer and the transformer must keep up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dimmer sits upstream, the transformer downstream, and both must tolerate the minimum load of the bulb. A single low-power bulb on a dimmer designed for several light points often causes flickering or cutting out at the bottom of the range. The references designed for this are in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-led-a-variateur\"\u003edimmable LED bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGU10 12V RGB bulb: what you need to know about control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn RGB bulb changes colour, but it is controlled by a remote or an app specific to the model. Nothing guarantees that an existing controller will operate it. Check the control method stated before imagining a complete lighting scenario.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"camping-car\"\u003eGU10 12V campervan bulb: how do you avoid draining the battery?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a campervan, every watt consumed is drawn from the leisure battery. A bulb rated 12W draws more than a 5W model over the same time. Look at the stated wattage and light by area: the dining area does not need to stay on all evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGU10 12W bulbs: what wattage changes on a battery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe higher the wattage, the more consumption over time increases, at comparable output. The useful reflex: choose the lowest wattage that gives the output needed for the area, rather than the highest available. On a domestic circuit, the question is different, as explained in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-led-220v\"\u003e220V LED bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNight lighting: lower the wattage rather than adding more points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne low point above the table is often enough to eat by, another near the berth for reading. Switching on three powerful spotlights for the same task costs more energy than one well-aimed one. Also check the fitting's IP rating in damp areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"changer\"\u003eHow do you change a GU10 bulb in the ceiling?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch off the power at the circuit breaker. The GU10 bulb is removed with a quarter turn in its holder, sometimes using a suction cup when it is recessed. Never pull on the glass: turn. When refitting, align the two pins, push, then lock with a quarter turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChanging a GU10 ceiling bulb without breaking the glass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe suction cup is pressed onto the glass, then you turn a firm quarter turn. Without a suction cup, a rubber glove does the job. The classic mistake: pulling downwards first, which breaks the envelope or pulls out the socket. The full catalogue of bases is in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules\"\u003ethe complete bulb catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe holder spins freely: what to do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis happens when the socket itself has moved behind the ceiling. Switch off the power, carefully remove the spotlight by its collar, put the socket back in place. If the base is not a GU10 but a two-pin pin base, compare with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autres-culots-ampoules-g4-g9-etc-1\"\u003eother bases such as G4 and G9\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"parallele\"\u003eHow do you wire 3 bulbs in parallel on a 12V circuit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn parallel, each socket receives the same two conductors: positive to positive, negative to negative. The three bulbs remain independent and each keeps the 12 volts. In series, they would share the voltage and light poorly. Switch off the power before any connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe parallel diagram, not series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo wires run from one socket to the next, with each socket tapped onto them. If one bulb blows, the others keep lighting: that is the sign the wiring is correct. In series, a missing bulb cuts the whole circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdentifying positive and negative before switching the power back on\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a direct current circuit, positive and negative cannot be guessed: identify them with a multimeter or by the colour code of the existing wiring. Note the cable cross-section recommended by the circuit manufacturer and follow it. For the fittings that take this setup, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-gu5\"\u003eGU5 bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e if the spotlights have pin bases, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003echoosing a suitable light fitting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lumens\"\u003eWhich bulbs are brightest and how do you read lumens without getting it wrong?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not the wattage that tells you brightness, but the luminous flux in lumens. Two GU10 12V bulbs of the same wattage can show different outputs depending on their efficiency. At equal wattage, compare lumens; at equal lumens, compare consumption. A very low output for a high wattage signals an incorrect specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many watts for 800, 1000 or 1200 lumens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo fixed conversion exists: the ratio depends on the efficiency of the LED and its optics. A recent LED needs fewer watts than a halogen for the same output. Look for the lumen value on the specification and be wary of universal equivalences advertised on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre 400 lumens enough in a spotlight?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt all depends on the surface and the beam angle. A narrow beam of a few hundred lumens lights a step or a worktop well; in a whole room, several points are better than one very powerful one. For a warm, even rendering, compare with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-led-1\"\u003eLED bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-coloris-ambre\"\u003eamber-tinted bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, which soften the hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering from Designix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice comes down to three checks: the voltage read on the installation, the colour temperature suited to the area, and the dimmable rating if a dimmer is in place. Secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service accompany every order. To broaden your search, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ampoules-moderne\"\u003emodern-style bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e or return to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall our light fittings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do you wire 3 bulbs in parallel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the three sockets to the same two conductors: positive to positive, negative to negative. Each bulb then receives the 12 volts from the supply and works independently of the others. Switch off the circuit before connecting, and follow the cable cross-section recommended by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do you change a GU10 bulb in the ceiling?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch off the power at the circuit breaker, then turn the bulb a quarter turn in its holder. On a recessed spotlight, a suction cup helps to extract it without forcing the glass. When refitting, align the two pins, push and lock with a quarter turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow many watts is 800 lumens?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no fixed conversion: the ratio depends on the efficiency of the bulb. A recent LED needs fewer watts than a halogen for the same output. Look for the lumen value on the product specification and be wary of universal equivalences advertised in stores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan you put a GU10 230V bulb in a 12V spotlight?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A 230 volt bulb connected to a 12 volt circuit will not light properly and may be damaged. The GU10 base is identical, which makes confusion common. Read the voltage on the bulb being replaced or on the transformer before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes a 12V GU10 bulb work on direct and alternating current?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on the model: some 12V bulbs accept both, others are designed for only one. A campervan or boat circuit delivers direct current, a spotlight transformer usually delivers alternating current. 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