What does par30l mean?
Parabolic aluminized reflector
Parabolic aluminized reflector (PAR) 30 bulbs control light more precisely. Like all light bulbs, the 30 value represents the diameter of the bulb in 1⁄8 of an inch. Therefore, PAR 30 types are short light bulbs that are 3.75 inches in diameter.
What is the difference between PAR30 and par30l?
So the diameter of a PAR30 bulb is 3.75 inches. This number remains the same for all PAR30 bulbs, regardless of whether they’re short or long-necked….What Are The Dimensional Differences?
| Type of Bulb | Average Length | Width (Diameter) |
|---|---|---|
| Short Neck PAR30 | 3.978 inches | 3.75 inches |
| Long Neck PAR30 | 4.74 inches | 3.75 inches |
How do I know what size flood light I need?
The number following the letters in a recessed light bulb indicates size: it’s the diameter of the light bulb in eighths of an inch. So, a BR30 is 30/8 inches, or three and 3/4 inches. An MR11 is 11/8 inches. So, you can swap out a PAR30 for an R30 or a BR30 – they are all the same size.
Is PAR30 same as BR30?
Notice that a PAR30 is the same diameter as a BR30 bulb. You can swap these bulb types to change from wide to spot, depending on what you need in each location.
What is a 15W LED equivalent to?
CFL (compact fluorescent lamp) light bulbs were the first real energy-efficient alternative to incandescent and halogen bulbs, using much less energy and lasting for much longer….LED equivalents to CFL light bulbs.
| CFL Light Bulb Wattage | LED Equivalent Wattage |
|---|---|
| 15 Watt | 9 Watt |
| 9 Watt | 5.5 Watt |
| 5 Watt | 3 Watt |
What is a 14 watt LED bulb equivalent to?
100 Watt Equivalent
14 Watt (100 Watt Equivalent) A19 LED Light Bulb.