120V Medium Screw-In Base to 12V - MR16 / PAR36 / AR111

To convert an existing standard 6" 120V housing with a non-adjustable trim to a 12V GU5.3 MR16 bulb (2" dia) with adjustable trim, use the NLK-2600 retrofit transformer.  To use a 12V PAR36 or AR111 bulb (4.5" dia with screw terminal base), use the NLK-2636 retrofit transformer. 

While the housing will not be UL approved for either of these bulbs, the retrofit transformer and bulb combination is UL approved for use in any 6" housing in a Non-IC application. There is a built-in thermal sensor that will turn the bulb off before it overheats the housing.  It also turns the bulb back on when the housing cools down.  However, if the thermal sensor were to fail, the housing could become too hot and become a fire hazard if too near flammable materials.
  Non-IC means that at all times a 3" minimum distance must be maintained between insulation or flammable materials and any housing used with this retrofit, regardless of the housings rating.

Trims are sold separately.

Low voltage retrofit kits are compatible with most Non-IC lighting fixtures such as, but not limited to the following:

A&H:	A-7T	A-7RT		CAPRI:	R10	RR10
DMF:	DH-7T	DH-7RT		ELCO:	R-10H	RR-10H
HALO:	H-7T	H-7RT		NORA:	NH-26	NHR-26
TRIO:	N-7X	AL-7X	NN-7X	AL-7R

  Neither Retrofit can be used with 4" or 5" housings or 6" insulated (IC) housings.

12V MR16 Conversion
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NLK-2600   $31.75 ea
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Link to Trims for use with 12V MR16 Bulbs
and NLK-2600 Retrofit Transformer

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12V PAR36 or AR111 Conversion
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NLK-2636   $29.98 ea
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Link to Trims for use with 12V PAR36 or AR111 Bulbs
and NLK-2636 Retrofit Transformer

120V Medium Screw-In Base to 120V GU10 MR16

To convert a standard 4" or 6" 120V housing with a non-adjustable trim to a 120V 50W GU10 MR16 with adjustable trim, use the NRA-37/10 retrofit pigtail with GU10 base.   The 120V 50W GU10 MR16 bulb is included.  The bulb attaches to the trim and not the housing so you will need to purchase adjustable trims or trims designed for MR16 usage.  The pigtail screws directly into the existing screw in socket in the housing.

This retrofit can only be used in a Non-IC application.  Non-IC means that at all times a 3" minimum distance must be maintained between insulation or flammable materials and any housing used with this retrofit, regardless of the housing rating.  However, doing so does not make this a UL approved usage of a housing.  We do not recommend any housing be used in any application other than that for which it is specifically UL approved.  Due to the high volume of inquiries we receive regarding 120V MR16 usage, we offer the following information.

Most web sites and lighting stores advertise that this is an easy and common retrofit.  They do not provide information regarding the associated ramifications or potential hazards.  120V 50W MR16 bulbs can be safely used if certain conditions are met.  However, if violating a UL rating causes a hazardous condition that results in damage or injury, you may be liable for the damages.

  The whole issue is the heat that is generated by the bulb.  Different types of bulbs generate different amounts of heat.  The heat the bulb generates heats up the housing and components.  Elevated housing temperatures can ignite combustible material in contact with the housing or damage electrical components that can in turn malfunction and become a fire hazard.

Housings are UL rated, trims generally speaking are not.  There are several UL ratings or listings that can be associated with a fixture.  The UL rating for a housing is marked directly on the housing usually via a sticker inside the housing.  UL rating means that the particular housing has been tested with the components and listed bulbs (technically referred to as lamps) and is safe to use in the noted applications.
120V MR16 bulbs use an aluminized reflector and therefore generate about the same amount of heat as a standard 50W PAR reflector bulb.  This is not true of 12V MR16 bulbs which generally have a dichroic coating and generate more heat and in a different manner.

Never over-lamp a housing by installing a higher wattage bulb than the housing is rated to be used with.  Doing so will generally overheat the housing.  This can cause thermal sensor activation.  If the sensor is missing or defective, electrical component failure or combustion of adjacent flammable materials may occur.

Thermal sensor protection is a sensor mounted inside the housing that turns the bulb off if the housing temperature exceeds a preset level, generally around 90º C (194º F).

It then turns the bulb back on when the housing cools off.  If this happens with any housing that is in operation, there is a heat problem that must be addressed immediately.  Discontinue use until the problem is rectified.  If the housing has a thermal sensor that is working and the bulb that is being used does not activate the sensor during operation, the bulb being used is not overheating the housing.

Keeping flammable material away from the housing minimizes the risk of a fire hazard if the housing were to overheat.  Materials such as insulation in the installation space is flammable.  If there are any doubts or blown in insulation is in the installation space, use a heat barrier which covers the housing inside the installation space.

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Although the housing itself is not flammable, internal components such as sockets, connectors, and wire, are susceptible to melting or deforming and possible combustion from becoming too hot.  Excessive heat could cause an electrical problem that could result in a fire.  Older housings may have wire components that are less heat resistant than newer housings and may not be suitable for use at elevated temperatures.

With any retrofit, make sure the housing components are suitable for use with the heat generated by the bulb used, remove all flammable materials for 3" around the housing, make sure flammable materials can not inadvertently contact the housing, and verify the housing has a thermal sensor that is in working condition.

120V Medium Screw-In Base - Non-Adjustable Trim to Adjustable Trim

To use an adjustable trim with a 4" or 6" housing, use the NRA-11 retrofit socket extension.

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Trims are sold separately.

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Select to see Adjustable Trims For use with 6" Standard Housings

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120V Medium Screw-In Base Housing to Compact Fluorescent

To convert a standard 6" housing to compact fluorescent use the NPK-13 series retrofit kit. HPF = High Power Factor Ballast (Instant On) - 277 = Converts 277V AC to 120V AC -  2L = Two Lamp

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NPK-13 & NPK-13/2L Retrofit Kits

Trims are sold separately

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Select to see Trims for use with 6" housings and the NPK-13/2L Series Retrofit Kit

We also carry replacement and extension pigtails that are useful for the conversion of various housings and trims to MR16 12 Volt and 120 Volt applications.  A screw socket with thermal protection sensor is available for replacement or conversion of low voltage housings to line voltage.

Hole Cutters

Quality hole cutter with clear plastic dust catcher.  Two maximum diameters to choose from 6" NSC-6500 and 8" NSC-6800.
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