Vinaco GU10 Bulbs

Twist-lock bulbs for 120 volt fixtures: candle warmer lamps, track heads, recessed spots and range hoods. 3 lines, from $6.99 a pack.

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How to choose Vinaco GU10 Bulbs

  • Match the wattage on the label

    A candle warmer or a hood names its wattage near the socket. Buy that number. More watts mean more heat than the fixture was built for.

  • GU10 or GU10+C

    Both lock into the same socket. The +C has a glass cover over the reflector, and many warmer lamps ask for it by name.

  • Halogen or LED

    Halogen dims and makes the heat a wax warmer needs. The LED uses 5 watts and stays cool, but it does not dim and it will not melt wax.

Vinaco GU10 Bulbs: 3 bulbs side by side
BulbBaseVoltageWattsLumensColorDimsSizeFromLowest per bulb
Vinaco GU10 HalogenGU10120V25–50W220–5002800KYes1.96 × 2.08 in$13.91$2.19 in the 10-pack
Vinaco GU10+C HalogenGU10120V25–50W220–5002800KYes1.85 × 2 in$6.99$2.43 in the 6-pack
Vinaco GU10 LEDGU10120V5W4502700K, 5000KNo1.97 × 2.1 in$16.94$2.82 in the 6-pack (2700K)

Terms on GU10 Bulbs pages

GU10
A base with two short pins that end in flat feet. You push it in and turn it to lock.
MR16
The shape: a reflector 16 eighths of an inch across, which is 2 in.
GU10+C
A GU10 halogen with a cover glass over the front.
2800K
A warm white, the color of a classic incandescent bulb.

Vinaco GU10 Bulbs: questions

Which Vinaco GU10 bulb fits a candle warmer lamp?

The halogen GU10 or GU10+C in the wattage your lamp names, most often 25W, 35W or 50W. The LED version will not melt wax.

Do GU10 bulbs need a transformer?

No. A GU10 runs on 120V house power. The bulb that needs a transformer is the 12V MR16 with a GU5.3 base.

How do I remove a GU10 bulb?

Let it cool, press it in a little and turn it counterclockwise until the pins come free. Buyers often use a rubber glove or a suction cup for grip.