Flaspar 2 Pack PAR30 LED Flood Light Bulb Outdoor, 12W 100W Equivalent Spotlight, 1100LM Dimmable Track Lighting E26 5000K Daylihgt White LED Flood Bulbs for Security Recessed Bulb

Why I reached for these

After a recent round of swaps from aging halogen floods to LEDs, I wanted something that could pull double duty: punchy enough for security lighting outdoors but controlled enough for track and recessed fixtures indoors. The Flaspar PAR30 bulbs hit that brief on paper—12W, roughly 1100 lumens, 5000K “daylight” output, dimmable, and a reasonably tight 40° beam. I’ve been running a pair across a covered porch and a basement work area for several weeks. Here’s how they actually perform.

Build and installation

Physically, these are classic PAR30s—shorter than PAR38s and a better fit for shallow cans and most track heads. The housing is a combination of metal and plastic with a standard E26 base. They feel light but not flimsy, and they seat easily.

A small installation note: don’t wrench them down. Like most modern LED floods with thin aluminum collars, they don’t love over-tightening. Hand-tight to snug is all you need. In standard sockets and track heads, I had no clearance or contact issues.

Instant-on is truly instant—no warm-up, no perceptible delay. I also didn’t hear any audible buzz in normal operation.

Brightness and beam

At 1100 lumens, these are bright for a PAR30. In my basement, a single bulb mounted 9 feet up easily flooded a 6×8 foot workbench area with useful light. The 40° beam sits in that sweet spot between a tight spotlight and a broad flood. You get a well-defined pool with a bright center and gentle falloff—great for highlighting zones without washing the entire space. If you need wall-to-wall coverage in a large room, you’re going to want more fixtures or switch to a wider beam format like a BR30 or PAR38.

Out on the porch, the beam shape makes sense for security: it throws a clean cone across the walkway with enough spill to catch the steps. The defined cutoff helps prevent glare into neighboring windows.

Color and visual quality

These are true daylight bulbs at 5000K—crisp, cool, and high-contrast. Outdoors, that color temperature cuts through the dark and boosts perceived clarity. In the basement, screws, tools, and labels pop nicely. In a kitchen or living space, 5000K can feel clinical depending on your taste. If you’re after warm ambience, this isn’t it. For task and security use, the color works very well.

There’s no published CRI number here, but in practical use colors looked accurate rather than gray or washed-out. I checked flicker the old-fashioned way: slow-mo video on a phone. At 240 fps, there’s minimal banding, and to the eye there’s no shimmer—good news for work areas and motion sensors.

Dimming and control compatibility

On a Lutron LED-compatible triac dimmer, dimming was smooth from full output down to about 10%, just as advertised. No steps, no dropouts, and no buzzing at typical levels. On an older, non-LED rotary dimmer, I did see a faint shimmer right at the bottom of the range; swapping to an LED-rated dimmer eliminated it.

With a dusk-to-dawn photocell and a PIR motion sensor, both labeled LED-compatible, the bulbs behaved reliably: no ghosting, no cycling. If your existing control hardware predates LEDs, expect hit-or-miss behavior; nuisance on/off cycling is common with non-compatible sensors. It’s worth verifying your controls are LED-rated if you plan to automate.

Outdoor use and weather considerations

I ran one bulb on a covered porch with the lamp pointing downward in a weather-protected sconce. No issues through a couple of storms with wind-driven rain—no moisture intrusion, no flicker afterward. That said, these are best treated as “damp-location friendly” rather than “leave them fully exposed to weather.” Use them in fixtures designed for outdoor use: ideally downward-facing, under an eave, or with a gasketed lens. If your socket lives out in the open and sees direct rain, I’d choose a clearly wet-rated lamp instead.

Heat handling appears solid. Even after hours at full power, the body is warm but nowhere near the scorching temperatures of halogen PARs. That’s good for longevity and for recessed housings that never had great ventilation.

Energy and operating cost

Going from a 75–100W halogen to 12W is the easiest wattage win you can make. In a scenario where a pair runs five hours a night, you’re looking at roughly 0.12 kWh per evening instead of 1.0–1.3 kWh. At typical electricity rates, the bulbs pay for themselves quickly, especially outdoors where dusk-to-dawn adds up.

Where they shine (literally)

• Security and entry lighting: The 5000K color and 40° beam create a defined, bright zone that adds visibility without blasting the whole property.
• Task-focused indoor zones: Workbenches, utility rooms, laundry areas, and shop corners benefit from the crisp color and narrow flood.
• Track and accent: Aiming art or architectural features from 6–12 feet away works well; the beam holds together without messy spill.
• Shallow recessed cans: The PAR30 form factor fits where PAR38s are too long.

What could be better

• Wetter-rated clarity: The marketing broadly suggests outdoor use, but in practice I’d treat these as damp-location bulbs. Clearer labeling on wet vs. damp would help buyers match them to the right fixtures.
• Dimmer tolerance: They behave well on modern LED-rated dimmers, but they’re not magic on older controls; expect shimmer or dropout at very low levels if your dimmer isn’t designed for LEDs.
• Beam options: The 40° beam is versatile, but a wider option (e.g., 60°–90°) would better serve general ambient lighting in larger rooms.

None of these are dealbreakers, but they shape where these bulbs fit best.

Practical tips for a good setup

• Pair with LED-rated dimmers and sensors to avoid flicker or cycling, especially at low output.
• Use in covered outdoor fixtures or those with proper gaskets; point downward where possible.
• For general living spaces, consider if 5000K suits your taste; many people prefer 2700–3000K indoors for relaxation.
• Don’t overtighten; snug by hand is sufficient to ensure good contact.

Longevity and consistency

In my time with them, both bulbs have been stable—no early failures, no brightness drift, and no color shift. Startup is consistent in cold weather and after long off cycles. As with most budget-friendly LEDs, the long-term story often depends on heat and fixture choice; keeping them in ventilated or appropriately rated housings will help.

The bottom line

The Flaspar PAR30 bulbs deliver what matters for this class: strong output for the wattage, a clean and purposeful 40° beam, smooth dimming on modern controls, and a true daylight color that makes tasks and outdoor areas feel clear and safe. They’re not a one-size-fits-all solution—you’ll want warmer color for cozy interiors and a wider beam for broad room lighting—but within their lane, they perform well.

Would I recommend them? Yes, with the right expectations. If you need crisp, daylight-bright illumination for security, work areas, track accents, or shallow recessed cans—and you can place them in covered outdoor fixtures or dry indoor locations—they’re a smart, energy-efficient choice. Pair them with LED-compatible dimmers or sensors, avoid over-tightening, and they’ll reward you with bright, steady light that punches above its 12 watts.