Light Bulb Shape Guide: PAR-Shape

Light Bulb Shape Guide: PAR-Shape

The ability of the PAR-shaped light bulb to provide a wide, directing light makes it well known. Due to its strong reflector housing, great light output, and extensive coverage, this bulb is primarily utilized outdoors. BR bulbs normally have a circular lens, while PARs often have a flat lens. PARs were first introduced as halogen lamps, however they are now frequently available as LED bulbs that save energy. The PAR shaped bulb will be covered in this edition of the light bulb shape guide.

Shapes of PAR light bulbs

Similar to the light bulb shapes we stated earlier, the bulb size can be identified by the shape code. Two variables make up the shape code. The abbreviation "PAR," which stands for "Parabolic Aluminized Reflector," the actual shape of the bulb, is the first variable. This kind of bulb uses a parabolic "mirror" to focus its light output into a certain beam angle. The second variable is a numerical value that represents the diameter of the bulb measured in eighths of an inch from its widest point. For instance, if we double the diameter of a PAR16 bulb by an eighth of an inch, the result is two inches.

A PAR lamp may have a "long" or "short" in order to fit into specific fixtures for specialist uses. In recessed cans, for instance, where a conventional PAR30 wouldn't fit, the "long" neck version was produced to replace BR30 bulbs.

Types of PAR light bulb bases

Since there are so many different base types for PAR lamps, there is no set guideline for which type of bulb should be utilized for a given application. It is best practice to confirm which sort of base your fixture needs because the base may be one of numerous sizes depending on the age and type of light fixture you have. The GU10, GU24, and Medium E26 bases are among the most widely utilized base types, however this list is not exhaustive.

Where do PAR light bulbs get their use?

Applications for PAR lamps can include theater lighting, museum lighting, track lighting, and outdoor flood lighting, to name just a few. In addition to the vast range of shapes available, there are also a variety of lumen outputs suitable for various applications. A PAR64 may run on 1000 watts to create 125,000 lumens, whereas a halogen PAR14 can run on as little as 35 watts to produce 450 lumens. As opposed to their halogen counterparts, LED bulbs utilize a small portion of the energy to generate the same quantity of light.

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