Fluorescent Light Bulb Socket Types

Slimline fluorescent light bulb sockets.

Fluorescent light bulb socket types.

Wedge base incandescent sockets. Pin type incandescent light bulb sockets. T12s are 1 5 inch diameter. 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.

This is to cover all of the additional shipping materials that are needed to ensure a safe arrival. 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. T8 t12 fluorescent sockets. Certain longer fluorescent led tubes will be assessed a shipping surcharge.

All fluorescent lamps use the same technology but there are several different variations and sizes. Rapid programmed start. These all perform a different function and the bases on the lamps are entirely different. The difference is in the diameter.

Carriers used we use the united states post office and fedex for our shipments. Smaller light weight bulbs architectural high bay applications produce more light per fixture than t8s. High output fluorescent sockets. Various types of fluorescent sockets.

Uses miniature bi pin base or g5 base. Our inventory includes 50 different options in turret sockets and over 20 types of butt on fluorescent socket replacement options. With so many types of fluorescent bulbs it can be easy to get lost in the jungle of options. T5 t16.

When it comes to fluorescent light bulb holders and sockets. Traditional straight fluorescent bulbs use a turn type connector whose internal metal clips contact two pins at each end of the bulb. Fixtures with rapid start programmed start and dimming ballasts use non shunted lamp holders. Common types of fluorescent lamp sockets click to enlarge any image bi pin fluorescent bulbs.

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. Bulb companies appear to be overflowing with fluorescent lights that differ in shape size color brightness fixture and longevity. 1 2 0 12 7 mm. The type of fluorescent socket needed depends on the type of ballast used in the fixture.

Types of fluorescent bulbs. 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. Snap in incandescent light bulb sockets. Choosing the right fluorescent light bulb can seem impossible.

Code diameter socket type. Twin tube compact fluorescent sockets. The electrical industry refers to these as bi pin bulbs and bi pin sockets. Linear fluorescent tubes are the most common type of fluorescent lamps.

Double and triple.