Light Bulb

What is PAR38LED-17N30-BK Light Bulb?

The PAR38LED-17N30-BK is a PAR-38 form factor LED lamp from W.A.C. Lighting's PAR Lamp collection, offered here by Starlight Lighting. Built as a direct replacement for traditional PAR-38 halogen and incandescent flood lamps, it is engineered for accent, display, and architectural lighting applications where a clean, directional beam matters as much as long-term efficiency.

Key features

• PAR-38 LED design — drop-in replacement that fits existing PAR-38 sockets and trims without rewiring or adapters.
• Narrow flood beam — the "N30" designation indicates a roughly 30 degree beam spread, ideal for highlighting merchandise, artwork, or architectural details.
• 17 watt draw — delivers focused output comparable to a much higher wattage halogen PAR while pulling a fraction of the energy.
• Black finish housing — discreet matte black body blends into recessed cans, track heads, and dark ceiling planes for a low-profile look.
• Solid-state durability — no fragile filament, so the lamp resists vibration and frequent on-off cycling far better than incandescent or halogen sources.
• Long service life — LED architecture is designed to dramatically reduce relamping frequency in commercial and display environments.
• Designed by W.A.C. Lighting — engineered to integrate with W.A.C.'s broader track, monorail, and recessed lighting systems.

Who is PAR38LED-17N30-BK Light Bulb for?

This lamp is aimed at lighting designers, retail and gallery operators, restaurateurs, and architects who specify professional-grade fixtures and need a consistent, high-quality beam for accent work. It also suits homeowners and integrators upgrading high-ceiling great rooms, kitchens, or outdoor covered areas where halogen PAR-38 lamps have historically been used. No special skill is needed to install it — if you can change a standard floodlight, you can swap this in — but the performance characteristics reward applications where beam control and color quality genuinely matter.

How does PAR38LED-17N30-BK Light Bulb compare?

Compared with legacy halogen and incandescent PAR-38 floods, this LED runs cooler, draws far less power, and lasts many times longer, which reduces both energy bills and maintenance trips up the ladder. Against generic big-box LED PAR-38 bulbs, a fixture-grade lamp from a specification brand typically offers tighter beam control, more consistent color rendering, and a finish quality intended to disappear into architectural trims rather than stand out as a consumer retrofit.