What are LED Corn Bulbs?
An LED corn bulb is a high-output, energy-efficient lamp designed with an array of LEDs that resemble a corn cob. These versatile LED corn bulbs serve as a direct screw-in replacement for traditional high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps. By upgrading to a corn cob LED bulb, facility managers can modernize existing fixtures to gain superior light quality and significant utility savings without replacing the entire luminaire.
HID to LED Wattage Comparison: Corn Light Bulb Efficiency
Replacing a traditional corn light bulb or HID lamp with LED corn cob light bulbs provides immediate energy reduction, often consuming up to 80% less power. Below is a typical comparison for common HID replacements:
| Traditional Source | Traditional System Wattage | LED System Wattage | Energy Savings |
| 50W Metal Halide | 60W | 10W | 83% |
| 70W Metal Halide | 84W | 20W | 76% |
| 100W Metal Halide | 120W | 25W | 79% |
| 175W Metal Halide | 210W | 60W | 71% |
| 250W Metal Halide | 300W | 75W | 75% |
| 400W Metal Halide | 480W | 120W | 75% |
| 1000W Metal Halide | 1200W | 450W | 63% |
Key Performance Features of LED Corn Bulbs
When evaluating a corn light bulb upgrade, the advantages of modern LED technology include:
- 360° Omnidirectional Illumination: A standard corn bulb design provides uniform light distribution in all directions, making it ideal for post tops and decorative outdoor fixtures.
- Field Selectable Technology: Advanced models feature physical switches to adjust between three wattage levels and three color temperatures (3000K, 4000K, or 5000K).
- Enhanced Longevity: Rated for 50,000+ hours (L70), these bulbs last up to 5X longer than legacy HID sources.
- Smart Port Technology: Many high-performance models include a built-in sensor port for "plug-and-play" motion sensors, photocells, and WiFi modules.
- Instant Performance: Provides full light output immediately with no warm-up or strike time required
Maximize Facility Efficiency with LED Corn Bulbs
Upgrading to LED corn bulbs is a highly effective way to reduce utility costs and improve visibility in commercial spaces. By choosing high-quality LED corn bulbs from Bees Lighting for your HID retrofit, you can keep your existing fixtures while gaining advanced features like selectable wattage, CCT tuning, and smart port connectivity. With massive energy savings of up to 83% and a lifespan far exceeding traditional metal halide bulbs, these LED replacement bulbs provide a reliable, long-term solution for modern facility managers. For expert assistance with your project, call Bees Lighting today at 855-303-0665.