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Spotlight — Replaceable MR16
Each light comes with its MR16 bulb, stake and two connectors. Transformer and main wire not included.
Why the bulb comes out
A landscape light fails at its weakest point — usually the LED or its driver. Sealed shut, neither can be reached, so the unit you replace is the whole fixture: a five-dollar part, a hundred-and-sixty-dollar purchase.
Here the head opens and the MR16 pulls off its two pins. The stake stays buried, the connector stays clipped, and the part you buy is the part that failed.
It does not save you the trip — connections and wire runs fail either way. It decides what you carry in your hand when you get there.
It also makes the beam yours: a narrower or a wider MR16 goes in the same GU5.3 socket.
Remove the shroud to access the MR16 bulb.
Pull the MR16 bulb straight out of its socket.
Where this light goes
Use it here
| Trees | One at the base of a small trunk, two on a big one from opposite sides, aimed up into the canopy. For a tall, narrow trunk, a 15° MR16. |
| House wall, columns | Close to the wall, aimed up: the beam grazes the texture. |
| Shrub mass, statue, flag | Behind or beside the subject, so the beam crosses your line of sight instead of following it. |
| Fence or hedge line | Along the base, one per section, aimed along the run. |
Not this light — use these
| Paths, drives | Path light — this one blinds anyone walking toward it. |
| Steps, deck edges | Recessed deck light — sits in the riser. |
| In the ground, flush | Well light — sits at grade, IP67. |
| Ponds, fountains | Pond light, IP68. This one is IP65 and must not stand in water. |
How many, and which transformer
| Lights | Load on the run | 200 W transformer | 300 W transformer | 600 W transformer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 10 W | yes | yes | yes |
| 4 | 20 W | yes | yes | yes |
| 8 | 40 W | yes | yes | yes |
| 16 | 80 W | yes | yes | yes |
| 32 | 160 W | at the limit | yes | yes |
| 48 | 240 W | no | at the limit | yes |
Putting it in
Runs on what you have
Follow the installation instructions for this product and the cable used. Mounting and cable routing depend on the fixture and its location.
Specifications
| Bulb | MR16 GU5.3 LED, 5 W, 2700 K, not dimmable — replaceable, stock part |
| Light output | 450 lm a light*, 36° beam |
| Aiming | Tilts through 180°, horizontal to horizontal through upright. No horizontal rotation — turn the stake. |
| Input | 12–15 V AC · 12–24 V DC, non-polarized |
| Rating | IP65 — silicone gasket, sealed lens. Not for standing water. |
| Material · coating | Die-cast aluminum; powder coat 70–100 μm*, salt-spray tested to 500 hours* |
More specifications
| Head | 4.4 in (112 mm) long; lens Ø2.13 in (54 mm), tempered glass |
| Height | 10.45 in (265 mm) with the stake; stake 8.8 in (222 mm) |
| Lead wire | 35.4 in (90 cm), 20 AWG |
| Connection | Two wire connectors per light in the box |
| Finish | Sand black · Oil-rubbed bronze |
| Certification | ETL |
| Model | GL57 |
* Manufacturer-stated; the test report is on file and is not published on this page.
What the numbers mean
Questions people ask
The bulb went out — what do I buy?
Can I change the beam?
Can I turn it sideways?
Can it sit in a wet bed?
Is a transformer included?
Will it run on the 12 V transformer I already own?
What is the warranty?
Can I return it?
In the box
| Spotlights | 2 / 4 / 8 / 12, per selected pack |
| MR16 bulbs | Installed, one per light |
| Stakes | One per light |
| Wire connectors | Two per light |
| Manual | 1 |
If a part is missing
Email the part name and a photo; the replacement ships from the same U.S. warehouse. Contact us
Fulfilment, not warranty — the two are answered separately.
Every number here comes from our own SKUs or the manufacturer's test report. The ones we have not measured are not here.

