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3″ Low Voltage Airtight Housing
3″ Low Voltage GU5.3 Housings and Trims
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3″ Low Voltage Airtight Housing

Spec Sheet

50W · 120V → 12V · 2 transformer type options · Lamp: 50W MAX 12V MR16 GU/GX5.3 bi-pin. Lamp Not Included. EL2699A Magnetic Transformer recommended for use with 20W-50W lamps only. EL2699EA Electronic Transformer recommended for use with 3W-50W LED or Halogen Lamps

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Dimensions

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Item numbers

2

Both 2 are the same item. Transformer type changes.

Item numberTransformer Type
EL2699AMagnetic Transformer
EL2699EAElectronic Transformer

Details

  • 3" Low Voltage Airtight Universal Housing. Versatile, reliable, and easy to install. 
  • Lamp: 50W MAX 12V MR16 GU/GX5.3 bi-pin. Lamp Not Included. EL2699A Magnetic Transformer recommended for use with 20W-50W lamps only. EL2699EA Electronic Transformer recommended for use with 3W-50W LED or Halogen Lamps.
  • Lamp Holder: MR16 GU/GX5.3 bi-pin socket

  • Construction: ​​

    Housing adjusts in frame to accommodate up to 1 1/4" ceiling thickness. Airtight housing with gasket to restrict airflow in accordance with ASTM E-283 air-tight requirements. Aluminum housing for greater heat dissipation. Stamped galvanized steel frame.

  • Installation

    Designed for ceiling plenums where 2x6 joists or taller are used. High strength hanger bars can easily be nailed to joists. Maximum hole cutout is 3 3/4". Suitable for T-grid and drop ceiling applications. See installation sheet for detailed information.

  • Junction Box

    Positioned to accommodate straight conduit runs. Seven 1/2" trade size pryout conduit knockouts, 4 Romex pryouts with strain relief.

  • Hanger Bars

    Pre-installed hanger bars with True Nail facilitate easy installation in regular lumber, engineered lumber, and laminated beams. Integral T-bar slots for easy installation in T-grids. Spans up to 24" and can be repositioned 90°. Score lines allow for tool-free hanger bar size reduction. Integral leveling flange allows for single-person installation while aligning the housing with the joists.

  • Electrical

    Input Voltage: 120V AC. Output Voltage: 12V AC. Magnetic or electronic transformer available. Thermally protected against improper lamping.

  • Trims

    Compatible with ELCO Low Voltage MR16 trims.

  • Dimmability

    • Magnetic transformer dims with MLV type dimmers. • Electronic transformer dims with ELV type dimmers. • See dimming compatibility list for a list of compatible dimmers. • Note: Lamp used may affect dimmability.

  • Lamp

    50W MAX 12V MR16 GU/GX5.3 bi-pin. Lamp Not Included. EL2699A Magnetic Transformer recommended for use with 20W-50W lamps only. EL2699EA Electronic Transformer recommended for use with 3W-50W LED or Halogen Lamps.

  • Listings

    UL Listed (US and Canada) for Damp Location. UL Listed (US and Canada) for Wet Location with select trims. UL Listed (US and Canada) for Feed Through. Airtight per ASTM E-283. Install a JA8-2025-E lamp/luminaire for Title 24 Compliance.

  • Warranty

    ELCO Lighting warrants products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years.

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