Morta MR16 Recessed Square Ceiling Spotlight - Black

The Morta is a recessed square ceiling fitting that takes a single GX5.3 MR16 lamp rated up to 10W, running on 12V AC or DC through a separate transformer. Set into the ceiling, it sits almost flush so the trim reads as a neat square outline rather than a protruding fixture. In US terms a buyer would recognise this format as a low-voltage recessed can with an MR16 holder, giving a focused directional spread that suits accent and feature lighting more than broad room fill. The square black glass surround gives a defined edge that frames the lamp cleanly within the ceiling line.

Use the Morta where a tidy recessed point of light is wanted in a hallway, landing, kitchen run or living area, typically grouped in a line or grid so the individual MR16 beams overlap into even coverage. Because it is a low-voltage 12V fitting it pairs with an MR16 lamp chosen for the wattage and beam you need, so the throw can be tuned per location. The compact 90 by 90 mm footprint and 28 mm depth let it tuck into shallow ceiling voids and plasterboard. It is an IP20 indoor fitting, so keep it to dry interior rooms and clear of bathrooms, damp areas and any outdoor position.

The body is built around a square glass surround in a black finish, with the lamp held in a GX5.3 base for a standard MR16 capsule. Installation is recessed into the ceiling through a matching cut-out, with the unit fed from a 12V AC or DC supply via a transformer suited to the lamp load. At 178 g it is light to handle and position during fitting. Dimming depends on the MR16 lamp and the transformer specified rather than the fixture itself. The Morta range includes further finishes if you want to match the same square format across a scheme.

How many of these do I need for a room?

As a low-voltage MR16 accent fitting the Morta gives a focused beam rather than broad fill, so it is usually installed in groups. Space several across a hallway, kitchen run or living area so the individual beams overlap into even coverage. The exact number depends on ceiling height and the MR16 lamp beam angle you choose.

Does it need a transformer?

Yes. The Morta runs on 12V AC or DC, so it requires a suitable transformer or driver matched to the MR16 lamp wattage, which is up to 10W per fitting. Size the transformer to the total load if you are running several on one supply.

Can it be used in a bathroom or outdoors?

No. The Morta is rated IP20, which means dry indoor use only. Keep it clear of bathrooms, shower zones, damp areas and any outdoor or sheltered-outdoor position.

How do I clean the glass surround?

Switch off the supply and let the lamp cool, then wipe the black glass surround with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners or solvents that could mark the finish, and make sure the fitting is fully dry before switching back on.