2PCS 20W 12V Halogen Bulb 65mm

Form factor: 65mm diameter × 20mm height, requiring a 49mm cutout — identical to widely deployed flat-lamp hood bulbs across UK retailers and OEM service channels. Electrical interface: 12V AC input, 20W load, E14 base — compatible with standard low-voltage hood transformers and wiring harnesses. Light signature: 3000K warm white, clear glass envelope, delivering high visual clarity without excessive blue spectrum — ideal for accurate food inspection and reduced eye strain. Material system: Heat-resistant plastic housing, stainless steel base, and sealed clear glass capsule — all selected for longevity in environments with airborne grease, steam, and rapid temperature swings. Operational logic: Halogen regeneration cycle sustains filament integrity and lumen output over time — especially valuable in intermittently used hoods where cold-start stress accelerates failure in cheaper alternatives. The 12V AC architecture eliminates compatibility ambiguity versus 12V DC or 230V variants — ensuring plug-and-play reliability. Use-case validation: Confirmed working in over 37 common UK hood models (including Candy, Swan, Proline, and generic white-label units); also field-tested in retrofit LED-hood conversions where halogen remains preferred for dimmability, CRI, and transformer compatibility — making it a versatile, future-proof lighting solution.