Medium e26 bulbs e27 in europe.
Different types of light bulb sockets.
The same size as a standard household bulb.
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C9 e17 intermediate base bulbs.
Light bulb base chart.
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.
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.
Twist lock bases.
C7 e12 candelabra base bulbs.
Other such as the common incandescent light bulbs can be easier on the wallet.
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.
Not all lamps require a socket.
Historically known as the old christmas light bulb size.
There are 3 types of socket sizes we carry and are used by our edison vintage light bulbs.
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.
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.
About light bulb base types.
3 illustrated charts showcase the 56 different types of light bulbs based on shape base and size.
Fluorescent lamps typically require a two pin unthreaded socket.
Some offer energy savings such as led bulbs.
E11 mini candelabra.
The first and the most popular one is the medium screw base e26.
Typically used for chandelier type fixtures and decorative lighting.
Light bulb socket sizes chart.