Different Light Socket Types

Earlier type 11 12 plugs had line and neutral pins without sleeved pins which present a shock hazard when partially inserted into non recessed sockets.

Different light socket types. Bulbs with these base types are available in many different styles. This allows them to produce the same amount of light but use less energy. The most familiar is the edison screw base found on most incandescent bulbs and many halogen compact fluorescent hid and now led bulbs. 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.

Led bulbs fit standard light sockets and are the most energy efficient option. Ul listed white 2 pack. Par parabolic aluminized reflector spotlight and flood light bulbs. Bayonet double contact sockets.

The common terms are medium intermediate candelabra and mogul. Both sockets will accept type 11 and type 12 plugs and also the 2 5 a europlug. Because the use of sockets is as varied as that of electric lighting we offer a broad range of socket types both standard and specialized. Leds have lower wattage than incandescent bulbs but emit the same light output.

Leds can last over 20 years and don t contain mercury. Fluorescent lamps typically require a two pin unthreaded socket. Br bulged reflector spotlight and floodlight bulbs. Not all lamps require a socket.

2 outlet light socket adapter e26 bulb socket to outlet splitter converts medium screw socket into a socket with two outlets polarized outlet with pull chain switch. Common bulbs with e26 e27 bases. There are hundreds of unique bases for light bulbs. The iec type j designation refers to sev 1011 s type 12 plugs and type 13 sockets.