Track Lighting Bulb Types

Most track lighting works with mr16 bulbs but some might use a gu10 bulb instead.

Track lighting bulb types. We primarily carry h type compatible products but we also offer some l type and j type compatible track heads. View short tubular bulbs. Night light bulb type find specialty night light bulbs and led versions for use in fixtures lamps and wall lights. Due to their shape they do a great job at helping direct the light forward so that it is not lost through the sides of the bulb.

Track lighting refers to a method of lighting where individual fixtures are fixed along one continuous track apparatus. The track is the piece that holds the lighting fixtures. To replace the bulbs you first need to know which type of bulb your track lighting works with. Learn more about track lighting construction types style and care.

Track light fixtures commonly known as track heads come in many different shapes styles and sizes most use mr16 bulbs but there are exceptions that use bulbs like ar111s br40s or par20s traditionally these bulbs are halogen or incandescent however leds are becoming more and more popular as their efficiency and cri rises. The track and the head. Types of track heads. This type of lighting is often found in offices private libraries kitchens and other areas where a single task is performed.

In the case of low voltage led systems the lights can last an impressive 10 000 to 100 000 hours. When the bulbs give out track lighting won t turn on and sometimes the track lighting bulb gets stuck. Depending on the type of track lighting you have it may be necessary to take the light off the track before removing the light bulb. This type of lighting is defined by its concealed conductor and includes individual spotlights attached to a mounted track.

Determine if you need to disengage the fixture to get the bulb out. View night light bulbs. The type of track light you choose depends on the location and what you want the light to accent. The lights can usually be adjusted to better focus on the task area.

In general if you can simply unscrew the light bulb out of the front of the fixture then you don t need to take it down. R series light bulbs are used in track lighting as well as recessed lighting. The rail or bar and the track head. This will allow homeowners and business owners to use these lights to have a little more impact or effect in their home or store.

Rotate the track light heads to different areas of the room for ambient lighting toward collectibles for accent lighting or over a work surface for task lighting. Track lights have two main parts. All track lighting is constructed from two main parts. If what you want isn t in stock give us a call and sometimes we can place a special order with the manufacturers.