Different Types Of Light Bulb Sockets

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Different types of light bulb sockets.

The first and the most popular one is the medium screw base e26. C9 e17 intermediate base bulbs. Historically known as the old christmas light bulb size. About light bulb base types.

Fluorescent lamps typically require a two pin unthreaded socket. The most common type of sockets for mains electricity are edison screws used in continental europe and north america while bayonet mounts dominate in the commonwealth countries except canada and in the automotive industry. This size is the most common for the incandescent and the led edison vintage bulbs. Other such as the common incandescent light bulbs can be easier on the wallet.

Some offer energy savings such as led bulbs. Decorative bulbs add drama to decorative lighting while function is most important in appliance bulbs. 2 pin sockets only work with magnetic ballasts while 4 pin sockets are limited to electronic ballasts. Different types of light bulbs work and look best in different types of light fixures.

Here is the light bulb socket size chart to help you determine what size do you need your light bulb to be. Light bulb base chart. This size is the same as a standard household light bulb. 10mm miniature screw e10 11mm miniature candelabra e11 12mm candelabra e12 14mm european e14 17mm intermediate e17 26mm.

Medium e26 bulbs e27 in europe. Not all lamps require a socket. 3 illustrated charts showcase the 56 different types of light bulbs based on shape base and size. Light bulb socket sizes chart.

E11 mini candelabra. Typically used for chandelier type fixtures and decorative lighting. The same size as a standard household bulb. C7 e12 candelabra base bulbs.

There are 3 types of socket sizes we carry and are used by our edison vintage light bulbs. You can compare most common e size designations with a thread diameter see the specific light bulb name for that size see what are the most common applications and even see the official standard for light bulbs.