Product Overview
Low-Voltage Clear Quartz Bi-Pin Lamp 950 lm 2800K – Hikari JC5043
Product Condition
Unused, New Old Stock (NOS). Clear quartz halogen capsule with GY6.35 bi-pin base. No fixture or transformer included. Packaging may show minor shelf wear from long-term storage.
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Product Overview
Hikari JC5043 is a 12-volt, 50-watt clear quartz halogen capsule with a GY6.35 two-pin base. Designed for low-voltage fixtures, it delivers approximately 950 lumens of warm white light in the 2800K range. The compact tubular envelope concentrates light into a small, intense source that pairs well with reflectors, lenses, and miniature downlights. With a rated life around 2,000 hours at nominal voltage, it fits applications where accurate color rendering and compact size matter more than raw efficiency.
This is the classic C-6 filament style capsule used in display lighting, desk lamps, accent fixtures, and specialty optical assemblies.
Key Features
- 50 watt halogen capsule
- 12 volt operation – requires step-down transformer
- GY6.35 bi-pin base with 6.35 mm pin spacing
- Clear quartz envelope, single-ended design
- Approx. 950 lumens initial output
- Warm white color temperature around 2800K
- Rated life approximately 2,000 hours
- Maximum overall length about 44 mm (1.73 in)
- Diameter approximately 10 mm (0.39 in)
- Universal burning position
Applications
- Desk lamps and task lighting fixtures using GY6.35 sockets
- Display and accent lighting in retail or gallery settings
- Landscape lighting systems with 12V transformers
- Miniature downlights and under-cabinet fixtures
- Optical assemblies with secondary reflectors or lenses
- Replacement lamp for specialty measurement or lab equipment
- Custom builds and hobby lighting projects requiring compact high-CRI sources
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this work in any GY6.35 socket?
Yes, if the fixture is rated for 12 volts and uses a standard GY6.35 socket with 6.35 mm pin spacing. Always confirm physical clearance for the 44 mm overall length.
Can this be connected directly to 120V line voltage?
No. This is a 12V low-voltage lamp and must be used with an appropriate step-down transformer.
How bright is 950 lumens in practical terms?
It is comparable to a traditional 60–75W incandescent lamp, but concentrated in a much smaller source, making it well-suited for focused or reflected light.
What color light does it produce?
Warm white in the 2800K range, typical of halogen lamps, with strong color rendering suitable for display and task lighting.
Are there variations in listed lumens or color temperature?
Some distributor listings show slightly different values. Approximately 950 lumens and 2800K are the common manufacturer-grade figures for this model.
Compact, bright, and built around a true halogen cycle, this capsule does one job well: clean, warm light from a small source. If your fixture was designed for it, this is the format it expects.
