How do I know what model light bulb I have?

Bulbs shapes have an alphanumeric code. The letter tells you the general shape of the bulb and number tells you the width or diameter of the largest part of the bulb in eighths of an inch. For example, the common and well-known standard light bulb for a table lamp is also referred to as an “A19”.

Can I replace GU24 CFL with LED?

It eliminates inappropriate incandescent lamp (bulb) replacement but allows replacement with ANY wattage of CFL OR LED. And the GU24 makes for a shorter base than the standard medium screw base (E26) so no worries over new CFL or LED lamps fitting into tight fixtures.

What is a GU24 bulb?

A GU24 lamp fitting is a bi-pin connector for compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) or LED lamps that uses a bayonet mount–like twist-lock bi-pin connector instead of the Edison screw fitting used on many CFLs, LED lamps and incandescent light bulbs.

How do I determine light bulb size?

Bulb sizing is very straightforward and simple, it is based on the diameter of the bulb at its widest point, measured in eighths of an inch (⅛”). For example, the designation “T12” indicates a tubular bulb that is 12 eighths of an inch (12/8”) in diameter (or 1 ½”).

What is a 40W bulb in LED?

A. 40-watt incandescent and 9-13 watt CFL bulbs give 450 lumens and can be replaced with 4-5 watt LEDs. B. 60-watt incandescent and 13-18 watt CFL bulbs give 750 to 900 lumens and can be replaced with 6-8 watt LEDs. C.

What are light bulbs with two prongs called?

By this time, another fixture had a bulb blow out — this one in the pantry — and it too required a two-prong light bulb (called a GU24 bulb).

What are the different light bulb sizes?

Some of the popular Globe Bulbs Sizes are: G11 – 11/8 – 1-3/8”, G14 – 14/8 – 1-3/4”, G16 / G50 – 2” or 50mm, G60 – 60mm or 2-3/8”, G25 / G80 – 80mm or 3-1/8”, G30 – 30/8, 3-3/4”. Next three bulb groups are of Reflector Type.

What is the standard light bulb size?

Medium or Standard: E26 (26 mm in diameter) is the size of the majority of light bulbs used in the United States.