8W PAR20 DIMMABLE SMD LED BULB

Name: 8W PAR20 DIMMABLE SMD LED BULB
Brand: LED MONTREAL
SKU: 8WSMDP20
Price: 12.97 CAD
Availability: InStock

SKU: 8WSMDP20

Brand: LED MONTREAL

Swap a hot, power-hungry halogen for a bulb that stays cool, dims beautifully and keeps the punchy, focused light you actually wanted. The 8W PAR20 Dimmable SMD LED Bulb from LED Montreal (SKU 8WSMDP20) is the compact flood-style LED spot bulb people look for when they search "PAR20 LED", "dimmable LED bulb", "ampoule LED gradable" or simply a replacement lamp for their recessed cans and track heads. Its short, stubby PAR20 body drops into most standard fixtures built for that shape, which makes it a favourite for recessed fixtures, track lighting, display spots and accent lighting in homes, offices and shops.

Under the hood, an aluminum casing pulls heat away from the Epistar LED chips so the light stays stable year after year, with a rated 35 000 hours lifetime. It draws only 8W and is a good replacement for a 50W halogen, running on 110-120V with a standard E27 socket. Choose Warm White 3000K at 475 lm for a cozy, inviting glow, or Cool White 6000K at 550 lm for crisp, energizing light. It is dimmable from 100% to 10%, so you can go from full brightness for cleaning to a soft evening level. Unlike most flat-top bulbs that throw a narrow pencil of light, this one spreads a generous 120° beam angle — much more flood than spot — so rooms feel evenly lit instead of spotty. It is rated for residential and commercial use, indoors, in a dry environment, and operates between -10~50°.

It shines over kitchen islands and hallways, in living room pot lights, above a retail display, in a café, a clinic waiting room or a small office — anywhere Canadians want warm light in winter without the heat and the hydro bill of halogen. With its compact PAR20 size, it fits most standard fixtures that take PAR20 lamps with an E27 base; just confirm your dimmer is LED-compatible before ordering a full set. Order your 8W PAR20 bulbs today and enjoy soft, wide, dimmable light that lasts.

Built to last, built to stay cool
Heat is what kills an LED bulb, and this one is designed around that. The aluminum casing acts as a heat sink that carries warmth away from the diodes so brightness and colour stay consistent over the bulb's 35 000 hours of rated life. Inside, the light comes from Epistar SMD LED chips, a surface-mount format that spreads the light sources across the face of the lamp instead of concentrating them in one point. That is exactly why this PAR20 LED bulb delivers a smooth, even wash rather than the harsh hot spot you get from many flat-top lamps.

Light quality and beam spread
The big difference here is the 120° beam angle. Most PAR-style lamps project a tight cone; this one behaves much more like a flood, covering wide areas with fewer fixtures and far fewer dark gaps between pot lights. You pick the mood with the colour temperature: Warm White 3000K puts out 475 lumens of soft, yellow-leaning light that suits living rooms, bedrooms and restaurants, while Cool White 6000K puts out 550 lumens of bright, daylight-style light that keeps garages, workshops, kitchens and commercial spaces feeling clean and alert. Both versions are a good replacement for a 50W halogen while drawing just 8W.

Technical specifications
SKU: 8WSMDP20
Brand: LED Montreal
Housing: Aluminum casing
Socket: E27
LED chip brand: Epistar
LED consumption: 8W
Good replacement for: 50W halogen
Dimmable: Yes (100% to 10%)
Input voltage: 110-120V
Beam angle: 120°
CCT: Warm White 3000K, Cool White 6000K
Lumens: Warm White 475 lm, Cool White 550 lm
Lifetime: 35 000 hours
Working temperature: -10~50°
Storage temperature: -20~50°
Use: Residential and commercial, indoor, dry environment

Installation, dimming and compatibility
Installation could not be simpler: cut the power, thread the bulb into any E27 socket on a standard 110-120V circuit, and you are done. The compact PAR20 format fits most standard fixtures designed for that shape — recessed cans, track heads, surface cylinders, display and accent fixtures. Because it is dimmable from 100% to 10%, it pairs with an LED-compatible dimmer; as with any LED retrofit, use a dimmer rated for LED loads and keep the same bulb type on a single circuit for the smoothest, flicker-free fade. Keep in mind the bulb is rated for indoor use in a dry environment, so avoid unprotected outdoor locations, showers and other wet areas, and respect the -10~50° working temperature range.

Where it works and what you get
Think kitchen pot lights over an island, hallway and stairwell downlights, track heads aimed at artwork or a feature wall, retail shelving and product displays, a café's seating area, a clinic's waiting room or a small office. With the wide 120° flood, contractors often use fewer lamps to cover the same square footage, and homeowners get rid of the hot halogen lamps that keep burning out. For full details, including the technical drawings for the exact PAR20 dimensions, see the technical PDF for the 8W PAR20 Dimmable SMD LED Bulb in the Documentation tab of this page.

Technical Files