Diameter of a light bulb is expressed using a numerical code that represents 1 8ths of an inch.
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An mr11 is 11 8 inches.
In most cases a 6 inch recess can uses a 5 inch diameter bulb.
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Others go to the local hardware store and just buy what looks right on the shelf.
Most folks simply replace burnt out bulbs with what they pull out.
Choosing the correct light bulb for recessed can lighting can be a daunting task.
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You need to make sure you know if the recess can you are using has a trim bezel that is designed to use a long neck bulb br40 or a shot neck bulb par38.
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So a br30 is 30 8 inches or three and 3 4 inches.
So you can swap out a par30 for an r30 or a br30 they are all the same size.
If you aren t familiar with light bulbs and all the different types it s hard to know where to start.
For example an mr16 lamp is 16 1 8ths of an inch or 16 8 2 inches in diameter.
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The number following the letters in a recessed light bulb indicates size.
It s the diameter of the light bulb in eighths of an inch.
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Learn how to choose the best light bulb types to install in your recessed lights.