Vinaco Bi-Pin & Mini Halogen Bulbs
Thumb-size halogen capsules for chandeliers, puck lights, cabinet strips and fan lights. 5 lines, from $11.45 a pack.
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How to choose Vinaco Bi-Pin & Mini Halogen Bulbs
Look at the pins first
Loops mean G9. Straight pins 8 mm apart mean G8. Fine pins 4 mm apart mean G4. A tiny screw base means E11.
Then the voltage
G9, G8 and E11 run on 120V. G4 runs on 12V and fails at once on house power.
Handle with a cloth
Skin oil on the glass makes a hot spot and shortens the life of a halogen capsule.
| Bulb | Base | Voltage | Watts | Lumens | Color | Dims | Size | From | Lowest per bulb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinaco G9 Halogen | G9 | 120V | 40–60W | 520–720 | 2800K | Yes | 0.55 × 1.65 in | $11.45 | $1.15 in the 10-pack |
| Vinaco G9 Red Heat Bulb | G9 | 120V | 50W | Yes | 0.55 × 1.65 in | $15.42 | $3.08 | ||
| Vinaco G8 Halogen | G8 | 120V | 20–50W | 220–550 | 2800K | Yes | 0.52 × 1.57 in | $12.24 | $1.22 in the 10-pack |
| Vinaco G4 Halogen | G4 | 12V | 10W | 150 | 2800K | Yes | 0.38 × 1.18 in | $12.13 | $1.03 in the 20-pack |
| Vinaco JD E11 Halogen | E11 | 120V | 75–100W | 1150–1700 | 2700K | Yes | 0.62 × 2.12 in | $11.98 | $3.00 in the 4-pack |
Terms on Bi-Pin & Mini Halogen Bulbs pages
- G9
- Two wire loops 9 mm apart, for 120V.
- G8
- Two straight pins 8 mm apart, for 120V.
- G4
- Two fine pins 4 mm apart, for 12V.
- E11
- A mini-candelabra screw base 11 mm across.
- T4
- A tube-shaped capsule four eighths of an inch wide.
Vinaco Bi-Pin & Mini Halogen Bulbs: questions
Are G8 and G9 bulbs interchangeable?
No. A G9 has looped pins and a G8 has straight ones. Each fits only its own socket.
Which Vinaco bulb goes in an under-cabinet puck light?
A 120V puck light usually takes the 20W G8. A 12V cabinet strip takes the G4.