What is the ENL designation on a halogen bulb?

Question

I am trying to figure out if I need to ge the exact bulb for a visual display. I have found a bulb with the same wattage, same MR 16 bulb design, and same voltage but EXN instead of ENL.

Answer 1

I have swapped bulbs in an overhead projector -- similar to what you are talking about -- without a problem.  So long as the voltage and base/pins are the same it will work.

I would have to research exactly what EXN and ENL mean.  I suspect they have to do with the life of the bulb -- X for long life, N for 'normal' life, but don't quote me on that.

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