What is the difference between PAR30 and BR30 light bulbs?

What is the difference between PAR30 and BR30 light bulbs?

The difference between a flood PAR30 and a BR30 is the cut off of light pattern. The flood PAR30 may provide a wide beam angle but not nearly as wide as a BR30 and also with a much more defined area of lighting. Parabolic aluminized reflector (PAR) 30 bulbs control light more precisely.

What size is a PAR30 bulb?

3.75″
Specialty Bulbs The “30” in the PAR-30 or PAR30 refers to the dimensions of the FACE of the bulb (or lamp) in eighths of an inch; thus a PAR30 is 30 eighths of an inch in diameter across the face of the bulb, 3.75″ (95.25mm) Maximum Outer Diameter.

Where are BR30 bulbs used?

BR30 light bulbs deliver soft-edged, directional light and can typically be found in general household light fixtures, recessed can lighting, and/or track lighting. Their lighting is less precise and produces less shadow than PAR bulbs, but they are great for fixtures that use dimmer switches.

What does PAR38 light bulb 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. Therefore, a PAR 38 is 4.75 inches in diameter.

How big is a PAR30 LED light bulb?

Most Common LED PAR Bulbs PAR DIAMETER 20 2.5 inches 30 3.75 inches 36 4.5 inches 38 4.75 inches

What does par stand for in light bulb?

The first variable is the acronym “PAR” which stands for “Parabolic Aluminized Reflector,” the actual shape of the bulb. This type of bulb utilizes a parabolic ‘mirror’ in order to concentrate its light output into a beam angle.

What’s the difference between a par 30 and a BR 30?

PAR (short for Parabolic Aluminized Reflector) bulbs are available in these angles: Though PAR 30 bulbs offer more options for lighting, both PAR and BR LED lamps are made to easily replace the energy-stealing halogen and incandescent lights. Because of this, both bulbs have the same medium (E26) base for North American sockets.

What do par20 PAR30 PAR38 stand for?

SPECIFICATION: LED PAR38 13W 90W-equivalent CRI80 650LM Dimmable ENERGY SAVING: Save over 80% on electricity， as one 13W bulb is equal to a 90W normal incandescent bulb. VARIOUS COLOR: Ultra Warm White 2700K/ Warm White 3000K / Pure White 5000K Easy Installation: The standard PAR38 bulb can fit all medium screw base (E26/E27).