LED HID retrofit lamps are advanced bulbs designed to directly replace traditional high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps—such as metal halide, high-pressure sodium, and mercury vapor—in your existing fixtures. This provides an easy upgrade path to modern, efficient lighting without the high cost of replacing the entire fixture. By choosing retrofit LED bulbs, you can immediately benefit from superior performance, lower energy consumption, and reduced maintenance costs. Make the switch to our reliable LED HID replacement lamps and see the difference in both your light quality and your bottom line.
Why Make the Switch to Retrofit LED Bulbs?
Transitioning from legacy HID lighting is one of the smartest upgrades you can make for your facility. Our LED retrofit bulbs offer compelling advantages over traditional technology.
- Massive Energy Savings: Reduce your lighting-related energy consumption by up to 80%. Our LED HID retrofit bulbs use a fraction of the power to produce the same or better light output, leading to significant savings on your utility bills.
- Drastically Reduced Maintenance: With a lifespan of 50,000 hours, these lamps last 3-5 times longer than HIDs. This means fewer replacements, lower labor costs, and less operational downtime.
- Superior Light Quality: Enjoy instant-on, flicker-free illumination with no warm-up time. Our retrofit LED light bulbs provide a higher Color Rendering Index (CRI) for better visibility and a safer, more productive environment.
- Increased Durability: LED lamps are solid-state, making them highly resistant to shock and vibration. They contain no harmful mercury, offering a safer and more environmentally friendly lighting solution.
Explore the Types of LED Retrofit Lamps
Choosing the right bulb shape and style is essential for a successful upgrade. We offer several types of LED HID retrofit bulbs, each designed for specific fixtures and applications.
- LED Corn Bulbs: Named for their resemblance to a corn cob, these lamps feature rows of individual LEDs mounted on a cylindrical body. This design provides 360-degree illumination, making them a highly versatile solution for post top lights, decorative acorn fixtures, and some high bay applications.
- High Bay Retrofit Lamps: Engineered specifically for the demands of high-ceiling environments like warehouses and gymnasiums. These powerful lamps are designed to direct light downwards efficiently, minimizing wasted light and maximizing illumination on the floor. They are the go-to choice for replacing HIDs in traditional pendant and UFO-style high bay fixtures.
- Shoebox Retrofit Lamps: These are purpose-built to upgrade outdoor shoebox and area light fixtures. Commonly found in parking lots and on streets, these LED retrofit lamps have directional optics that push light outward and downward in specific patterns to cover large areas uniformly, enhancing safety and security.
- High Output LED Bulbs: This category consists of high lumen LED light bulbs designed in familiar ANSI shapes like A21, A23, ED23, and PS30. These lamps combine powerful light output with traditional form factors, making them excellent for upgrading a wide variety of general-purpose fixtures while preserving the fixture's original light distribution characteristics.
Wattage Equivalents for LED HID Retrofit Lamps
Upgrading from traditional High-Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting to LED is one of the most effective ways to reduce your energy consumption. As a rule of thumb, a high-quality retrofit LED bulb can replace an HID lamp using only a fraction of the power.
The table below shows the typical wattage of an LED lamp required to replace common HID wattages, along with the direct energy savings.
| HID Lamps Wattage | Typical LED Equivalent Wattage | Average Energy Savings |
| 70W | 27W | ~61% |
| 100W | 36W | ~64% |
| 150W | 54W | ~64% |
| 175W | 60W | ~66% |
| 250W | 90W | ~64% |
| 400W | 150W | ~63% |
| 750W | 300W | ~60% |
| 1000W | 450W | ~55% |
| 1500W | 500W | ~67% |
Why Choose Bees Lighting For Your LED Retrofit?
Making the switch to LED HID retrofit lamps is a strategic investment in your facility's efficiency, safety, and bottom line. At Bees Lighting, we are dedicated to making that transition seamless. We offer a curated selection of high-performance retrofit LED bulbs from the industry's most trusted manufacturers, ensuring you get reliable light and maximum savings.
Our deep understanding of industrial and commercial lighting means we can help you navigate the options—from choosing the right wattage to selecting the correct bulb type for your specific fixtures. Don't continue to overspend on outdated, high-maintenance lighting. Let the experts at Bees Lighting help you find the perfect LED HID replacement lamps for your project today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to bypass the ballast for an LED HID retrofit?
Do I need to bypass the ballast for an LED HID retrofit?
How do I choose the right LED equivalent for my old HID bulb?
How do I choose the right LED equivalent for my old HID bulb?
Will an LED retrofit lamp fit in my existing fixture?
Will an LED retrofit lamp fit in my existing fixture?
What's the difference between a corn bulb and a directional retrofit lamp?
What's the difference between a corn bulb and a directional retrofit lamp?
Are LED retrofit lamps more expensive than HID bulbs?
Are LED retrofit lamps more expensive than HID bulbs?
