Fluorescent Light Bulb Socket Types

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Fluorescent light bulb socket types.

Using the wrong socket with an incompatible ballast or bulb can result in lamp failure damage to the ballast and void the warranties on the different components. There are several different kinds of fluorescent light bulb sockets which include the standard medium bi pin but there are also high output light sockets and very high output sockets. Fixtures with rapid start programmed start and dimming ballasts use non shunted lamp holders. Find the light bulb base type you re looking for with this visual chart detailed illustrations of general bases fluorescent bases and specialty halogen base types.

Traditional straight fluorescent bulbs use a turn type connector whose internal metal clips contact two pins at each end of the bulb. Common types of fluorescent lamp sockets click to enlarge any image bi pin fluorescent bulbs. Fluorescent bulbs also produce about 75 less heat than incandescent bulbs so they keep rooms cool with less energy. Other decorative light bulbs include candelabra bulbs that complement chandeliers sconces and ceiling fans.

When it comes to fluorescent light bulb holders and sockets. Smaller light weight bulbs architectural high bay applications produce more light per fixture than t8s. Uses miniature bi pin base or g5 base. Code diameter socket type.

Fluorescent tubes won t work without a ballast a device that regulates the current to the bulb. Find the lightbulbs shape you re looking for with this visual chart detailed illustrations of bulb shapes include a19 mr16 par and linear fluorescent tubes. T5 t16. Various types of fluorescent sockets.

Vintage light bulbs add a decorative touch to the conventional light fixtures in your home. Also known as edison light bulbs they are distinguished by the antique style filament in the center these types of light bulbs come in a variety of sizes and shapes. Certain longer fluorescent led tubes will be assessed a shipping surcharge. Types of fluorescent bulbs.

We also offer both medium bi pin sockets as well as miniature bi pin sockets with multiple styles and options in all of the sockets we have in stock. Carriers used we use the united states post office and fedex for our shipments. The electrical industry refers to these as bi pin bulbs and bi pin sockets. 1 2 0 12 7 mm.

Rapid programmed start. The type of fluorescent socket needed depends on the type of ballast used in the fixture.