by Brianna Crandall — March 28, 2011—Bulbrite, a leading supplier of energy-efficient light source solutions and lamping technology education, has introduced its Generation 3 Dimmable LED PARs, featuring high-quality, fully dimmable LED PAR 30s and PAR38s. The lamps are engineered with integrated circuit dimming technology for extra-smooth dimming down to five percent light output, without any flickering or noise, says Bulbrite.
Generation 3 Dimmable LED PARs have an 80-plus CRI (color rendering index), with a CCT (correlated color temperature) of 3000K Warm White. Designed and engineered without mercury or lead, the environmentally friendly LEDs offer a rated life of up to 40,000 hours, says the company.
Operating on a 120-volt electrical system, the PAR30 uses 9 watts (approximately equivalent to a 35-watt PAR30 halogen bulb) while the PAR38 uses 11 watts (approximately equivalent to a 50-watt PAR38 halogen bulb). The bulbs are also available in 25 and 40 beam spread versions, ranging in light output from 420 to 575 lumens.
Bulbrite LED PAR Dimmables feature thermal management through a patented heat sink channel system, which reduces heat from the LED chip while cooling the electrical components inside the base. The channels direct airflow in and out of the base to keep the integral driver cool. This heat sink system reportedly allows for rapid heat dissipation while increasing lamp life and overall performance.
The lamps meet all of Energy Star’s requirements and are Energy Star-pending. Bulbrite’s energy-efficient dimmable LED PAR lamps are UL listed for use in dry or damp locations and can be used with recessed or track lighting fixtures. The lamps can also be used for outdoor lighting in covered areas.
