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So if you have been gazing at a dead flood light and pondered what to replace it with, you are not the only one. LED flood light bulbs choices have evolved rapidly, what you could once simply replace is now a choice in between several. BR30s?<\/p>\n

PAR38’s?<\/p>\n

Different wattages?<\/p>\n

Same wattage but different color temperature?<\/p>\n

IP66?<\/p>\n

Don’t get it right and you’ll be right back on that ladder in six months.<\/p>\n

All bits and bobs this is a complete guide, providing you with information on what these, how the various forms compare, how to select the best replacement, and how to change one out safely for yourself. You’ll walk away from this with enough knowledge to make an educated purchase whether your illuminating a recessed ceiling light, illuminated driveway, or businesses security system.<\/p>\n

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What Is an LED Flood Light Bulb?<\/h2>\n

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A LED flood light bulb is a bulb which is directional and is built with LED’s( light emitting diodes) to project a broad, yet controlled shine to a surface. While normal Bulbs(On the other hand produce light in all directions-360 Degrees) flood light bulbs are equipped with reflector to aim most the light forward. It thus offers higher output for most applications like task, landscape and security lighting.<\/p>\n

A flood bulb (usually 100-120 for BR-style bulbs) is easily differentiated from spot lighting as it has a much wider beam spread to evenly fill an area (spot bulbs focus their beam into a much narrower 40 or less).<\/p>\n

With LED technology, the main reason incandescent flood lights were replaced is energy consumption. The U.S. Department of Energy’s LED Lighting resource<\/a> indicated that use of residential LED’s was at least three quarters lower than the use of incandescent lights and last eight to twenty five times longer than traditional bulbs. In the case of flood lighting, given that the lights are often operated in high intensity for hours every day, those figures count toward significant energy savings on electrical costs and maintenance round trips for replacements.<\/p>\n

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75%<\/div>\n
Less energy than incandescent<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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25\u00d7<\/div>\n
Longer lifespan vs. incandescent<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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$27B<\/div>\n
Projected US savings over 30 years (DOE)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Most LED flood light bulbs use a standard E26 medium screw base (the same base as a standard household bulb). That means LED flood light bulbs will replace an incandescent bulb in your existing fixtures without needing to rewire. Differences will mainly be in the reflector shape and the built-in beam control.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udca1<\/span> Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/div>\n

LED flood light bulbs take the directional reflector efficiency of the LED and combine it with the inherent reliability of an energy efficient solid state LED. The end result is a flood light bulb that produces more light per watt of energy used than an incandescent or halogen flood light bulb and has ten times the life expectancy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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LED Flood Light Bulb Types: BR vs PAR<\/h2>\n

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Two of the most common flood light bulb families (BR bulbs and PAR bulbs) appear identical on the shelf but can have a very different function after being installed. Knowing the difference prevents you from purchasing the incorrect type of bulb.<\/p>\n

BR Bulbs (Bulged Reflector)<\/h3>\n

BR bulbs have a rounded, wide body containing a soft reflector. Offering a broad flood beam (generally 100-120), BR bulbs are used for most recessed ceiling fixtures, track heads, and interior accent lighting. Most BR bulbs have a frosted lens that cast a gentle diffusion of light, making them comfortable to be viewed in living rooms.<\/p>\n

Letters following BR indicates the diameter of the bulb in eighths of an inch; a 30 has a diameter of 30\/8 (3.75) inches; a 40 (the most common BR) 40\/8 (5) inches. The BR20 fits smaller recessed lighting cans in hallways, while the BR40 handles 8-inch fixtures in open-plan spaces where soft white color temperature and energy efficient lumen output matter most.<\/p>\n

PAR Bulbs (Parabolic Aluminized Reflector)<\/h3>\n

PAR bulbs feature a precision parabolic reflector; the single-steam reflector captures more light and projects it deeper into the distance-roughly 40 degrees for most PAR30 and PAR38 models. That intense beam can go a lot farther, which makes PAR bulbs the best call for outdoor security lighting, landscape spotlights, and architectural accent lighting where you need substantial throw distance. Many outdoor-oriented LED flood light bulb options are based on the outdoors-prevailing PAR38 design: 4.75″ diameters handle the heat of high-powered drivers, and most feature IP-rated weatherproofing seals. For outdoor use in landscape lighting or security lights applications, look for UL listed PAR38 models with an E26 medium screw base and a lifespan rating above 25,000 hours.<\/p>\n

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Bulb Type<\/th>\nDiameter<\/th>\nBeam Angle<\/th>\nBest For<\/th>\nTypical LED Wattage<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
BR20<\/strong><\/td>\n2.5″<\/td>\n110\u00b0<\/td>\nSmall recessed lighting cans, hallways<\/td>\n5\u20137W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BR30<\/strong><\/td>\n3.75″<\/td>\n100\u2013120\u00b0<\/td>\n6″ recessed ceiling cans, living rooms<\/td>\n9\u201311W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BR40<\/strong><\/td>\n5″<\/td>\n110\u00b0<\/td>\n8″ recessed cans, large spaces<\/td>\n14\u201317W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PAR20<\/strong><\/td>\n2.5″<\/td>\n25\u201340\u00b0<\/td>\nTrack lighting, spot lighting accents<\/td>\n7\u20138W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PAR30<\/strong><\/td>\n3.75″<\/td>\n40\u00b0<\/td>\nShort-neck pendant\/track, retail display<\/td>\n10\u201312W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PAR38<\/strong><\/td>\n4.75″<\/td>\n40\u00b0<\/td>\nOutdoor security lights, landscape lighting, architectural<\/td>\n13\u201318W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

A little practical advice about choosing long neck or short neck PAR30 bulbs: the long neck model sticks out well beyond the socket and is used in deep set fixtures or hanging open pendants; the short neck is designed for standard open fixtures: be sure to check the fixture depth before you buy.<\/p>\n

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For indoor recessed cans, the BR30 is the blue-chip standard. For outdoor directional lighting–driveways, landscaping, security zones-the PAR38 delivers the optimal focal distance and weather barrier a BR bulb can’t provide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How to Choose the Right LED Flood Light Bulb Replacement<\/h2>\n

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Selecting the right LED replacement largely hinges on five major variables. Ignore even one and you risk dimming out the room, having a buzz-prone dimmer control issue, or getting a bulb that fries in a year.<\/p>\n

5-Step Selection Checklist<\/h3>\n