What does PAR38 led mean?

Parabolic aluminized reflector
What are PAR38 Bulbs? Parabolic aluminized reflector (PAR) 38 bulbs control light more precisely. LED PAR lights produce about four times the concentrated light intensity of general service A shape incandescents, and are used in recessed and track lighting.

How many lumens is a 90 watt flood light?

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Actual Color Temperature (K) 2900 Average Life (hours)
Light Bulb Base Type Medium Light Bulb Features
Light Bulb Shape Code PAR38 Lighting Technology
Lumens (Brightness) 1350 Number of Bulbs Included
Returnable 90-Day Wattage (Watts)

What are PAR38 bulbs used for?

PAR38 BULBS are primarily used for outdoor lighting. PAR38 bulbs can be used as general flood and safety lights. Since these are available in with higher wattage options amongst the PAR series, PAR38 bulbs are perfect when light is required to reach farther, such as two-story ceilings or outdoor fixtures for instance.

How bright is PAR38?

While the average PAR38 LED Bulb is approximately 1200 lumens, this Bluex Bulbs PAR38 High Lumen Bulb boasts 3300 lumens!

What is the difference between BR30 and PAR38?

Size comparison of PAR vs BR floodlights The number represents increments of an 8th of an inch. For example, a BR30 is 30/8ths of an inch or 30 divided by 8 which equals 3.75″ in diameter. The same example applies to a PAR38. Divide 38/8ths of an inch or 38 divided by 8 which equals 4.75″ in diameter.

What is a 90 watt LED equivalent to?

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Voltage 120 volts
Wattage 15 watts 120.0 watts

How many lumens is a halogen floodlight?

The lumen output of 500W halogen ranges from approximately 8,000 to 10,500 lumens. The range comes from different halogen efficiencies. So on average a 500W halogen bulb produces approximately 9,200 lumens. Halogen bulbs produce more lumens per watt than their standard incandescent counterparts.

What is the difference between PAR20 and PAR38 bulbs?

PAR20: 20 denotes, the exact measurement from brim to brim of LED lights, that is to say, 20/8 inch in diameter, approximately 64mm; PAR30 is standing for 30 denotes, 30/8 inch in length near to 95mm, PAR38. 38 denotes, 38/8 inch in length, is equal to 120mm.

Is PAR38 the same as BR30?

The number represents increments of an 8th of an inch. For example, a BR30 is 30/8ths of an inch or 30 divided by 8 which equals 3.75″ in diameter. The same example applies to a PAR38. Divide 38/8ths of an inch or 38 divided by 8 which equals 4.75″ in diameter.

What does PAR mean in flood lights?

parabolic aluminized reflector
PAR stands for “parabolic aluminized reflector.” These bulbs have a lamp, reflector, and pressed lens inside the lamp to provide directional lighting. They have a shorter body than BR light bulbs with a bowl shape.

How bright is a 90 watt LED bulb?

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Actual Color Temperature (K) 3000 Average Life (hours)
Light Bulb Shape Code BR30 Lighting Technology
Lumens (Brightness) 1260 Number of Bulbs Included
Returnable 90-Day Wattage (Watts)
Wattage (watts) 15 Wattage Equivalence

Can I use 100w LED in 60w socket?

One question that often comes up is this: “Can I use an LED with a higher wattage equivalent than the bulb I am replacing, such as a 100-Watt equal LED bulb in a 60-Watt rated socket, to get more light from my fixture?” The short answer is yes—as long as it still consumes fewer watts than the fixture is rated for.