Do all bulbs fit the same socket?

There are two common socket types, the classic bulb socket (Edison) and the pin socket. Always check for the old socket type, otherwise the new bulb will not fit! All replacements are 1:1 possible without any mechanical or electrical adjustments.

Are all bulb sizes the same?

Each bulb has identifying characteristics that are represented by a letter or series of letters and a number; these are known as bulb codes. Numbers in a bulb code indicate size in millimeters or eighths of an inch. These codes tell you if a bulb fits in your fixture and if it has the right shape.

What size is a standard light bulb?

(For example, E12 has a diameter of 12 mm) There are 4 common sizes of screw sockets used for mains voltage lamps: Candelabra: E12 (diameter of 12 mm) Medium: E17 (diameter of 17 mm) Medium or Standard : E26 ( diameter of 26 mm)

What size are light bulbs?

Standard sizes of incandescent bulbs include all A bulbs. A19 is the most familiar four-inch size and fits almost any standard light fixture. The A23 has a longer neck with an overall length of more than six inches.

How do I know what size bulb socket I have?

The first letter indicates the shape or form of the base, and the number represents the width of the base (usually in millimeters). For example, our 11S14 bulb has an E26 base – the "E" refers to the style, which is an Edison screw-in, and the 26 means it has a base width of 26mm.

How do I know which bulb socket I have?

To know the base of a bulb, you need to identify whether it is a screw type that has threads around the base or a pin type that has 2 contact points on the base. Then measure the diameter of the screw base or the distance between the two pins in millimeters.

How do I know my bulb size?

To determine a bulb size, use the full size scale shown (calibrated in eighths). Place the edge of the bulb to be identified on the upper end of the scale and measure the approximate diameter by reading the measurement at the opposite edge of the bulb.

Are incandescent bulbs illegal?

Basics about the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 as it relates to lighting and light bulbs: It does not ban the sale or manufacture of ALL incandescent light bulbs, only the common household (and other) incandescent light bulbs that are not energy efficient.

How do I know what size my bulb is?

What is the most common bulb base?

medium E26 base
The medium-sized E26 base is the most common bulb base. It is used in most incandescent, halogen, CFL, CCFL and HID bulbs. The Mogul E39 base is available in larger bulbs such as the high wattage HID.

Where can I find a South African pear?

It is actually native to the Cape Province in South Africa, but has been widely planted as an ornamental. It used to be a "pass along" plant, something that would multiply and be shared among neighbors, and it can be found in large patches on abandoned farms in California.

What are the basic sizes of bulbs?

The numbers refer to the base width in millimeters. There are several types of screw bases. E26 bulbs are primarily used in North America, while E27 bulbs are most popular in Europe. Bulbs with these base types can be used interchangeably, as there is only a 1 millimeter difference in base size.

Which is better CFL or incandescent?

CFL lights are used in many commercial building lighting and perimeter street lighting. They produce the same amount of light as fluorescent bulbs, but use less power. Compared to incandescent bulbs, CFLs have a longer lifespan (10,000 hours).

What kind of base does a candelabra bulb have?

Like candelabra bulbs with an E12 socket, bulbs with an E17 socket are used for decorative purposes, such as chandeliers, sconces, Christmas lights, restaurant pendants, decorative lights and sign or marker lights.