What is a E12 socket base?

Candelabra sockets are also known as E12 base bulb sockets. They are smaller than the E26 medium sockets and they are commonly used for decorative fixtures.

What is a base socket?

Commonly known as Medium Base, standard or Edison sockets are used for a variety of applications from table lamps, ceiling fixtures, floor lamps, and some chandeliers. Standard base sockets have an approximate inside diameter opening of 1 inch.

What is a E26 base socket?

The most common type of light bulb here in the United States has what is referred to as a “Medium” base or “Standard” base. The word “base” is referring to the threaded part of the light bulb that screws into the socket. A Medium or Standard base light bulb is also referred to as an E26 base light bulb.

What is a T4 socket?

T4 socket – T5 fluorescent sockets are made with wire leads and work for either type of fluorescent lamp. They work for the many new types of energy efficient linear bulbs that are coming on the market. These are very thin lamps and the socket is different than T8 lamps.

What is an E27 base?

This refers to the type and size of a light globe base. E27 is the most common type of Edison Screw base, It is often refereed to as just ES. The number ’27’ refers to the diameter. This type of base is also compatible with Compact Fluorescent Globes.

What size is E26 base?

26 mm
It is often used in desk lights and appliance bulbs, albeit it is not widely available. Medium or Standard: E26 (26 mm in diameter) is the size of the majority of light bulbs used in the United States.

What is a G5 base?

Fluorescent G5 tube base types are a two pin fitting located at each of the tube with 5mm between the two pins. The T5 (16mm tube diameter) and T4 (12mm tube diameter) uses the G5 cap fitting.

What does G8 base mean?

A measurement of 8 millimeters means you have a G8 base xenon bulb, which only comes in 120 Volts. Straight or looped pins spaced 9 millimeters apart means you have a G9 base bulb, which also only comes in 120 Volts.