Can I use PAR30 instead of PAR38?
1 Answer. First the good news: Electrically it would be fine as long as the PAR38 bulb’s wattage does not exceed the receptacle’s maximum wattage.
What is the difference between PAR30 and PAR38 bulbs?
PAR30 bulbs are great for larger rooms where multiple light fixtures are being used. Short neck PAR30 bulbs are more common for tracking lighting while long neck PAR30 bulbs are useful for recessed cans. PAR38 BULBS are primarily used for outdoor lighting. PAR38 bulbs can be used as general flood and safety lights.
What does par 38 mean on a light bulb?
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.
What is a PAR 30 bulb?
Parabolic aluminized reflector (PAR) 30 bulbs control light more precisely. They produce about four times the concentrated light intensity of general service A shape incandescents, and are used in recessed and track lighting. Therefore, PAR 30 types are short light bulbs that are 3.75 inches in diameter.
What is a par 30 bulb?
What is par56 light?
The Par 56 Can is a housing for a par 56 lamp. The lamp is what does the job in the optics of shape, size and intensity. You can choose a lamp at 300 or 500 watts and you can choose a lamp that is a wide flood, a medium flood or a narrow spot. The steel fixtures can handle the weight of a barn door.
How much PAR does a plant need?
To optimise your grow it is recommended that your plants receive 500-1000 µmols of PAR light for every m² (PPFD). Less than this and growth rates will be low. Higher PAR intensity for your plants than this and the increase in growth rates do not justify the extra energy cost.
What is the difference between Par and BR bulbs?
These bulb types provide a lot of light (high number of lumens/lux), and are typically higher wattage bulbs. The main difference between BR and PAR is the focus. BR tend to be more spread out, whereas the PARs can be much more focused, like the MR16s.
Are LED bulbs brighter than fluorescent bulbs?
At the same wattage, LED will be much bright than fluorescent lamp. Because LED has a very high lumen efficacy, more than 110LM/W, but top level fluorescent lamp is 60LM/W.
Are all GU10 lamps dimmable?
Yes any GU10 lamp is dimmable but remember to get the right size dimmer (eg 5 x 50watt GU10 = 250w)for the job
What is a par 38 light bulb?
The PAR 38 bulbs are an incandescent light bulb that uses a tungsten filament with a very high wattage. Typically these are known as 90W PAR38, 90PAR38 or PAR38 lamps. These are 4.75 inches in diameter across the face regardless of whether it’s a wide flood or a narrow spot.