PAR Lamps"The one that looks like a car headlight"PAR stands for parablolic alumninum reflector. The lights possess a parabolic lens and aluminum coated glass reflector, these are the integral parts of the lamp. The position of these parts cannot be altered relative to the filament. The sealed beam lamp produces an intense oval pool of light with unfocused edges. The only adjustment for these fixtures is rotating the par lamp, within it’s casing, thus changing the orientation of the oval. With some models this control is via the mogul ceramic connector, which connects directly to the Mogul prongs of the lamp. The type of lamp may be changed, and options include extra-wide flood (XWFL), wide flood (WFL), medium flood (MFL), narrow spot (NSP), and very narrow spot (VNSP). |
These types of instruments come in varying diameters, the most common being designated PAR56 and PAR64. The number indicates the diameter of the housing in eighths of an inch (so a PAR64 is eight inches, approximately 20 cm, in diameter). PAR 64, PAR 56, PAR 38… The list of options presented when you want a par lamp seems endless. If you’re looking for Osram Sylvania, GE, Ushio or Phillips you can find what you’re looking for at StageSpot.com. We offer a wide selection of Par Lamps ranging from a small par 16 up to a par 64 and everything in between. Stage Spot not only has the brand names but, we also have all the PAR beam spreads available – WFL, MFL, NSP and VNSP. StageSpot gives you the access to huge selection of lamp sizes and voltages to match whichever fixture you are using.
