Different Light Socket Types

Common bulbs with e26 e27 bases.

Different light socket types.

The most familiar is the edison screw base found on most incandescent bulbs and many halogen compact fluorescent hid and now led bulbs. Par16 par20 par30 par38. Led bulbs fit standard light sockets and are the most energy efficient option. Both sockets will accept type 11 and type 12 plugs and also the 2 5 a europlug.

This allows them to produce the same amount of light but use less energy. Par parabolic aluminized reflector spotlight and flood light bulbs. Bulbs with these base types are available in many different styles. Bayonet double contact sockets.

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. Ul listed white 2 pack. Today s light bulbs are primarily light emitting diodes led. 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.

There are hundreds of unique bases for light bulbs. Leds can last over 20 years and don t contain mercury. Fluorescent lamps typically require a two pin unthreaded socket. The iec type j designation refers to sev 1011 s type 12 plugs and type 13 sockets.

Not all lamps require a socket. 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. The common terms are medium intermediate candelabra and mogul. Br bulged reflector spotlight and floodlight bulbs.