Fluorescent Light Bulb Socket Types

Fluorescent light bulb sockets.

Fluorescent light bulb socket types.

Our inventory includes 50 different options in turret sockets and over 20 types of butt on fluorescent socket replacement options. 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. Rapid programmed start. Pin type incandescent light bulb sockets.

Uses miniature bi pin base or g5 base. T8 t12 fluorescent sockets. Double and triple. High output fluorescent 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. This is to cover all of the additional shipping materials that are needed to ensure a safe arrival. There are three common sizes shown in the chart the below.

Smaller light weight bulbs architectural high bay applications produce more light per fixture than t8s. 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. Various types of fluorescent sockets. Linear fluorescent tubes are the most common type of fluorescent lamps.

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. All fluorescent lamps use the same technology but there are several different variations and sizes. Carriers used we use the united states post office and fedex for our shipments. Wedge base incandescent sockets.

Types of fluorescent bulbs. These all perform a different function and the bases on the lamps are entirely different. Certain longer fluorescent led tubes will be assessed a shipping surcharge. The type of fluorescent socket needed depends on the type of ballast used in the fixture.

Common types of fluorescent lamp sockets click to enlarge any image bi pin fluorescent bulbs. 1 2 0 12 7 mm. The difference is in the diameter. The electrical industry refers to these as bi pin bulbs and bi pin sockets.

T5 fluorescent light bulb sockets. When it comes to fluorescent light bulb holders and sockets. Bulb companies appear to be overflowing with fluorescent lights that differ in shape size color brightness fixture and longevity. Twin tube compact fluorescent sockets.

With so many types of fluorescent bulbs it can be easy to get lost in the jungle of options. T12s are 1 5 inch diameter. T5 t16. Snap in incandescent light bulb sockets.

Choosing the right fluorescent light bulb can seem impossible.