ampoule gu10 with GU10 base today often replace the known halogen lights and other spots. This exchange is normally possible without retooling. LED bulbs with GU10 base bringing the known advantages of the LED light source with: energy efficiency (they consume about 80 percent less power than conventional radiators with this base), durability, shock resistance, they do not heat up and are insensitive to variations in temperature and humidity. Many a time the bulb with GU10 base be used instead of fluorescent energy-saving lamps. These are by their twisted shape rather large and can not be incorporated into all lamp types. The small lamps with ampoule led 12v socket fit in here easily. Often the GU10 is therefore used as a reflector lamp in the lamps.


The GU10 base is a kind of pin base, similar to the well-known plug-in bases whose pins (also called pins) but towards the end, are thickened. The pins are inserted into the glass base and are made of corrosion-resistant metal and secure contact. It is the GU10 base a standardized through the IEC Bipin-foot. Lights are used with GU10 base by using it in the socket and turn easily, this is called twist lock. The pins of the GU10 socket are separated by 10 mm, the designation "U" in the name refers to how the lamp is mechanically held in the socket. The GU10 base is suitable for use in high-voltage reflector lamps with 230 volts.


Standardized by the IEC socket, the application of the GU10 is broad. The LEDs are dimmable with this base and are therefore also suitable for areas where different demands on the lighting, such as bedrooms or kitchens. The bulbs with GU10 base are not only how often otherwise in usual halogen lamps to illuminate individual objects or elements of a room, they are much more versatile. Through their dimming their light intensity can be adjusted to the respective desired and individually optimal illumination without that different lamps are needed.