EnVision LED PAR Bulb

PAR stands for Parabolic Aluminized Reflector and produces a more concentrated beam of light than traditional incandescent bulbs. They include a lamp, reflector, and lens inside the bulb. The number following PAR refers to the diameter of the bulb measured in eighths of an inch. A PAR30 bulb measures 30/8 or 3.75 inches.

Because they provide directional light, consider the correct beam angle for the space you intend to use it. Keep in mind, the size of the PAR bulb does not necessarily correlate to the beam angle. PAR bulbs provide beam angles ranging from very narrow spot to very wide flood beams. Though each manufacturer may define them differently, a narrow beam helps highlight a single item or specific location while a wide flood beam covers a wide area. Narrow beams, or spotlights, usually appear no larger than 45 degrees. Floodlights often offer a beam spread up to 120 degrees.

They often see use in track lighting, recessed lighting, museum displays, retail stores, outdoor lighting, and more.

To learn more about PAR bulbs, check out our blog Everything You Need to Know about LED PAR Bulbs! You can also learn more about PAR bulb beam angles with our blog What is the Beam Angle for an LED PAR Bulb?

Often interchangeable, both BR and PAR bulbs offer a similar lighting option. BR stands for Bulged Reflector and includes a reflector inside the housing. This creates a slightly bulging shape near the neck of the bulb.

BR lights often see use in recessed lighting on stairways or in rooms with high ceilings. BR bulbs often work best in areas that require the light to cover a broad area while PAR bulbs provide a more directional, spotlight beam.

Read more about LED BR bulbs with our blog What is a LED BR Light Bulb?

EnVision LED Lighting offers a variety of LED PAR lamps in various bulb sizes to make it easy to switch to an energy efficient LED light bulb. Find PAR30, PAR36, and PAR38 bulbs.

Their PAR30 LITE series bulb includes Energy Star rated options. They work well in residential, commercial, and wet applications. Use them in track lights, showcases, and recessed downlighting. They also work well brightening restaurants, bars, pubs, and café lighting.

Their PAR36 LUX bulb features a wide design and can dim with a magnetic transformer. They offer the same size as traditional PAR36 bulbs and can work in landscape lights, showcases, and PAR36 fixtures.

Their PAR38 bulbs include their DIM series and LUX series PAR38 bulbs. The DIM series offers 15W and an output of 1200 lumens. They include a beam angle of 25 degrees. Their LUX series jewelry bulb offers a 12,000K color temperature that works well in high-end jewelry showrooms.

EnVision LED PAR bulbs come in a variety of color temperatures ranging from 3000K to 12000K. Most residential lights range from 2700K to 6500K. EnVision LED offers PAR light bulbs in 3000K or 5000K color temperatures.

• 3000K appears as a warm, soft white. They work well in residential locations like living rooms or bedrooms.
• 5000K appears similar to daylight and work well in factories and commercial locations.

12000K color temperatures do not typically appear in residential lighting. This light appears similar to a violet light. EnVision LED offers a PAR38 bulb that gives off a 12000K color temperature ideal for use in high-end jewelry showrooms.

Read our blog What are LED PAR Bulbs Used For? to find out more about PAR bulbs!