In line with recent reports, Toshiba International Corporation’s LED Lighting Division recently released their new high lumen output BR40 LED lamps, which serve as a direct replacement for 65-watt incandescent bulbs (using new ENERGY STAR criteria). With a rated life of 40,000 hours, the BR40 is ideal for recessed downlights and open hanging fixtures.
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The BR40 is available in 2700K (950 lumens) and 4000K (1050 lumens) color temperatures. It features improved dimming, undergoing ENERGY STAR and Lutron dimmer testing and offers a high power factor of 0.96. It is rated for damp locations and comes with a five-year limited warranty. In comparison with the 65-watt incandescent bulbs it is intended to replace, the BR40 uses up to 79% less electric energy.