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

Spec Sheet

50W · 120V · Remodel · 2 transformer type options · Lamp: 50W MAX 12V MR16 GU/GX5.3 bi-pin. Lamp Not Included. EL2699RA Magnetic Transformer recommended for use with 20W-50W lamps only. EL2699REA 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 TypeDrawing
EL2699RAMagnetic Transformer
EL2699REAElectronic Transformer—

Details

  • Airtight Remodel Housing, single wall construction.
  • Thermally protected magnetic transformer, 120V/12V/50W Magnetic AC.
  • Lamp: 50W MAX 12V MR16 GU/GX5.3 bi-pin. Lamp Not Included. EL2699RA Magnetic Transformer recommended for use with 20W-50W lamps only. EL2699REA Electronic Transformer recommended for use with 3W-50W LED or Halogen Lamps.
  • Lamp Holder: MR16 GU/GX5.3 bi-pin socket
  • Note: Use only dimmers specifically designed for use with magnetic transformer. Low voltage luminaires may produce audible sound when used with dimmers. 

  • 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.

  • Installation

    Designed for ceiling plenums where 2x6 joists or taller are used. Maximum hole cutout is 3 3/4". Suitable for T-grid and drop ceiling applications. See installation sheet for detailed information.

  • 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. EL2699RA Magnetic Transformer recommended for use with 20W-50W lamps only. EL2699REA 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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