Different Types Of Light Bulb Sockets

Not all lamps require a socket.

Different types of light bulb sockets. Decorative bulbs add drama to decorative lighting while function is most important in appliance bulbs. Historically known as the old christmas light bulb size. Fluorescent lamps typically require a two pin unthreaded socket. 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.

There are 3 types of socket sizes we carry and are used by our edison vintage light bulbs. C9 e17 intermediate base bulbs. Light bulb base chart. Typically used for chandelier type fixtures and decorative lighting.

2 pin sockets only work with magnetic ballasts while 4 pin sockets are limited to electronic ballasts. Here is the light bulb socket size chart to help you determine what size do you need your light bulb to be. Medium e26 bulbs e27 in europe. E11 mini candelabra.

About light bulb base types. Light bulb socket sizes chart. The same size as a standard household bulb. Plug in cfl sockets are designed to only work with one style of pin base to ensure the correct light bulb is used to match the ballast in the fixture.

Twist lock bases. 3 illustrated charts showcase the 56 different types of light bulbs based on shape base and size. 10mm miniature screw e10 11mm miniature candelabra e11 12mm candelabra e12 14mm european e14 17mm intermediate e17 26mm. 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.

Find light sockets at lowe s today. This size is the same as a standard household light bulb. Some offer energy savings such as led bulbs. C7 e12 candelabra base bulbs.

This is an epic light bulb buying guide that you need when putting in light fixtures or you need to buy a bulb. Different types of light bulbs work and look best in different types of light fixures.