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30 Watt Post Top LED Retrofit | 3688 Lumens | 5000K | E26 Base | 150 Watt Replacement
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Product Description
30 Watt LED post top bulb is made to replace old decorative lights like Metal Halide in Outdoor Pole or Arm-Mounted Lights. It is designed to replace 150 Watt Metal Halide or equivalent CFL bulbs inside your existing fixtures. It fits many different fixtures replacing traditional lamps.
Great Lumen 3688 output along with energy saving. Widely used in warehouses, garages, backyards, canopy fixtures, outdoor wall lights, pendant lights, post lights, and open semi-closed enclosed fixtures. Color Temperature is 5000K.
This post-top bulb utilizes an E26 Reversible Mogul Base and is a direct replacement for CFL and Metal Halide bulbs.
Product Overview
This 30 watt LED post top retrofit lamp replaces 150 watt metal halide and equivalent CFL bulbs in existing decorative outdoor fixtures. The lamp produces 3688 lumens at 5000K color temperature, delivering bright, neutral white light from a significantly lower wattage draw than the legacy lamps it replaces.
The E26 reversible mogul base allows direct installation into fixtures originally designed for metal halide or CFL lamps. This base configuration fits a wide range of post top, arm-mounted, and decorative outdoor housings without requiring socket adapters or fixture modification.
Where This Product Fits Best
This retrofit lamp is designed for outdoor pole-mounted and arm-mounted decorative fixtures, including post lights, pendant lights, and wall-mounted outdoor housings. It works in open, semi-closed, and enclosed fixture types, which expands its compatibility across different housing designs found in commercial and residential exterior applications.
Typical installation locations include parking areas, pathways, backyards, canopy fixtures, and building perimeters where existing metal halide or CFL post top fixtures are still in service. The lamp is sized and based for fixtures that originally used medium or mogul screw-in lamps in the 100 to 175 watt HID range.
Performance and Functional Considerations
At 3688 lumens, this lamp provides output comparable to or exceeding a 150 watt metal halide lamp while drawing only 30 watts. The 5000K color temperature produces a cool white appearance, which is consistent with most commercial and security lighting applications.
The reversible E26 mogul base accommodates fixtures where the socket orientation varies. This allows the lamp to be installed base-up or base-down depending on the fixture design, without affecting operation or fit.
Installation and Long-Term Use
Installation involves removing the existing metal halide or CFL lamp and threading in the LED retrofit. No ballast bypass or socket rewiring is required if the fixture uses a compatible E26 socket. The lamp is designed to work within existing post top and decorative housings without physical modification to the fixture body.
LED operation eliminates the restrike delay common with metal halide lamps. After a power interruption, the lamp returns to full output immediately rather than requiring a cooldown period before relighting.
How This Fixture Is Commonly Used
Facility operators typically install this lamp in older decorative post top fixtures where metal halide lamps have reached end of life or where reduced energy consumption is a priority. The lamp threads directly into the existing socket and begins operating without additional configuration or adjustment.
Once installed, the lamp requires no user interaction. There are no selectable settings, dimmers, or output modes. It operates at full output whenever the circuit is energized, making it straightforward for facilities that rely on photocells or timers to control exterior lighting circuits.
Safety, Certifications, and Warranty
This lamp is intended for use in outdoor fixtures where the housing provides physical protection. It is compatible with open, semi-closed, and enclosed fixture types as specified.
Warranty details are available from LED Lighting Supply upon request.
Frequently Asked Questions
What base type does this lamp use?
This lamp uses an E26 reversible mogul base, which fits standard medium screw sockets commonly found in post top and decorative outdoor fixtures.
What wattage does this lamp replace?
It is designed as a direct replacement for 150 watt metal halide or equivalent CFL lamps.
What is the lumen output?
The lamp produces 3688 lumens at 5000K color temperature.
Can this lamp be used in enclosed fixtures?
Yes. The lamp is rated for use in open, semi-closed, and enclosed fixture housings.
Is a ballast bypass required?
The lamp is designed as a direct replacement in fixtures with compatible E26 sockets. Refer to the existing fixture wiring to confirm compatibility.
Application Questions and Clarification
This product description reflects the provided specifications, ratings, and configuration options. For questions related to site-specific conditions, electrical compatibility, control integration, or application requirements not addressed in the provided data, our team is available to provide clarification.
