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Selecting light bulbs is not always easy. There are many things to consider when picking light bulbs. It’s necessary to explore all of your options carefully and pick light bulbs that meet your needs, interior design style, lifestyle preferences and budget in the best possible way.
First of all, consumers need to find out what type of light bulbs is suitable for your needs. There are different types of light bulbs. These include: incandescent bulbs, halogen bulbs, compact fluorescent lamps (also known as CFLs), light-emitting diode bulbs (also known as LED lights).
It’s important to know that bulbs produce different types of light. So, light has different color. Light bulbs have different energy-saving properties and uses.
It’s worth noting that each type of light bulbs has its own pros and cons. You need to study different types of light bulbs and their energy-saving properties carefully. This will help you make all the necessary conclusions.
It’s also important to note that light bulbs come in a vast variety of bases, shapes, sizes. Light bulbs have different codes. Each type of light bulbs is used for different purposes. However, you’ll find it easy to pick light bulbs if you know to look for. It’s crucial to know how to choose the right light bulbs.
That’s why it’s so important to have an understanding of lighting industry terms as well as light bases and shapes to be able to make the right choice. There are different light bulb bases and shapes.
Today, we’ll give you insights into light bulb bases and shapes. In this blog post, you’ll find the information that will make your bulb shopping easy and help you pick the right type of lighting easily and quickly.
So, let’s get started.
Light Bulb Bases
It’s necessary to select bulbs of the right size. Light bulbs come in different base sizes.
When doing bulb shopping, you should take into account the socket size of a bulb. The most common light bulb basses are: C7, C9 and Medium.
It’s also important to note that the light bulb base sizes have the letter-number references. These include: E12, E17 as well as E17.
There are C7/ E12 /Candelabra base bulbs, C9/ E17 /Candelabra base bulbs and Medium / E26 Bulbs. And of course, consumers should know the meanings of these letters. Each type of light bulbs has its own style and sizes. Light bulbs have different dimensions of a bulb socket.
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C7/ E12 /Candelabra base bulbs are often used in decorative lighting. The dimensions of a bulb socket are: 0.47 inches and 0.65 inches. C7/ E12 bulbs are also suitable for chandeliers.
C9/ E17 /Candelabra base bulbs are also known as bulbs of the old Christmas light bulb size. It’s a great idea to use bulbs of this type for decorating Christmas tree. The dimensions of a bulb socket are: 0.667 inches and 0.82 inches.
Medium / E26 bulbs are also known as traditional bulbs. The bulbs of this type have standard sizes. Such bulbs are often used for household purposes. The dimensions of a bulb socket are: 1.03 inches and 1.05 inches.
Make sure that light bulbs of your choice have the right shape and size. Pay close attention to letters and numbers of light bulbs. Letter and number mean the shape of the base and width of the base respectively. The letter E means that a bulb has an Edison screw-in style. The width of the base is measured in millimeters.
Light Bulb Shapes
Light bulbs are available in numerous shapes. There are light bulbs of A shape, C shape, G shape, S shape, ST shape and T shape. A letter means the shape of a bulb. Each letter has its meaning. Consumers should understand the meaning of each letter and where the bulbs of each shape can be used. Now, we’ll take a closer look at different light bulb shapes.
– Light bulbs with “A” letter have an arbitrary shape. It’s a traditional shape of a bulb. Such light bulbs are often used in household. Light bulbs of this type would be the perfect choice if you need to lighten dark spaces. A light bulb can be perfectly used in electronic devices as well. Such bulbs show that an electronic device is on.
– Light bulbs with “C” letter have a conic shape. Bulbs of C group have the shape of candle flames. Such bulbs are often used for decorating a Christmas tree. Bulbs of C group can be used for outdoor lighting as well. Bulbs of this type would be a good addition to BR lights.
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– The letter “G” means Globe bulbs. Light bulbs with “G” letter have either round shape or circular shape. It’s important to know that the G30 bulb is the most popular bulb among bulbs with “G” letter. Light bulbs with “G” letter have many uses. Globe bulbs are widely used in home. It’s possible to use G bulbs in kitchens and chandeliers. Such bulbs can be used for lightening foyer. The bulbs of this type are also suitable for ornamental fixtures.
– The letter “S” means sign. The bulbs of T type have shorter and rounder-shaped body. It’s also important to note that type S light bulbs have the same mount with type A bulbs and type B bulbs. Bulbs with “S” letter have straight-sided shape. Such bulbs are widely used for signs.
– Vintage bulbs and Edison-style bulbs may have “ST” letters. That means that such bulbs have straight tapered shape.
– Vintage bulbs and Edison-style bulbs may also have “T” letter. “T” letter means tubular. Bulbs with “T” letter have a tall narrow tube-shape shape. It’s recommended to use T type bulbs in display lighting, garages and underground parking.
Whether you are interested in installing household lighting, decorative lighting or commercial lighting, you need to purchase the right type of light bulbs. Knowing bulb bases and shapes helps consumers make the best possible choice. Good luck!
