Different Light Socket Types

Led bulbs fit standard light sockets and are the most energy efficient option.

Different light socket types.

The iec type j designation refers to sev 1011 s type 12 plugs and type 13 sockets. The common terms are medium intermediate candelabra and mogul. Br bulged reflector spotlight and floodlight bulbs. Par16 par20 par30 par38.

Bayonet double contact sockets. There are hundreds of unique bases for light bulbs. Not all lamps require a socket. This allows them to produce the same amount of light but use less energy.

Common bulbs with e26 e27 bases. 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. The most familiar is the edison screw base found on most incandescent bulbs and many halogen compact fluorescent hid and now led bulbs. Fluorescent lamps typically require a two pin unthreaded socket.

Today s light bulbs are primarily light emitting diodes led. Ul listed white 2 pack. 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. 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 can last over 20 years and don t contain mercury. Bulbs with these base types are available in many different styles. Leds have lower wattage than incandescent bulbs but emit the same light output. Both sockets will accept type 11 and type 12 plugs and also the 2 5 a europlug.