Light Bulb Types And Sizes

Vintage light bulbs add a decorative touch to the conventional light fixtures in your home.

Light bulb types and sizes.

The a means arbitrary shape and the 19 means light bulb shapes types sizes identification guides and charts read more. Other decorative light bulbs include candelabra bulbs that complement chandeliers sconces and ceiling fans. Incandescent bulbs used to be the industry standard but laws now require new energy efficient standards for basic light bulbs. The letter or letters in a bulb code indicate either shape or special features such as reflector type.

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. A normal household light bulb is on average a 60 watt light bulb. Numbers in a bulb code indicate size in millimeters or eighths of an inch. 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.

The exception is the gu24 base with a double base that requires a type of twist and lock. Light bulbs are identified by the diameter length shape and screw type. Bulbs with these bases are the most popular of all screw base bulbs. Many specialty incandescent bulbs such as chandelier bulbs will remain available.

Every light bulb has identifying characteristics that are represented by a letter or series of letters and a number. Bulbs are identified with a letter to indicate the shape or type and with a number to indicate the approximate diameter in eighths of an inch. These are known as light bulb codes. The following is a list of common basic types presented on a size lamps.

They are commonly used for general lighting in standard light fixtures such as ceiling lights lamps can lights outdoor spotlight and flood light fixtures and. Most a shaped lamps have a screw base e12 e17 or e26. 3 illustrated charts showcase the 56 different types of light bulbs based on shape base and size. All standard 100 75 60 and 40 watt incandescent bulbs have been phased out and will no longer be produced.

In technical terms it is an a19 type bulb. Led light bulbs we offer energy efficient money saving led bulbs in a wide range of base types for many different applications. Types of light bulbs bases. This is done in the form of letter followed by a number.