Different Types Of Light Bulb Base

Since light bulbs have different base types if you know the base of the bulb you are looking for we can omit the bulbs that do not have that base type.

Different types of light bulb base.

Look at your fixture to determine its base type. Insert and twist push in plug in and screw in. Most common light bulb uses including lamps recessed flush mount flood lights are going to have one of the first three base types shown above. Click on any of the illustrations to view a list of bulbs with that light bulb base.

Candelabra base code. 10mm miniature screw e10 11mm miniature candelabra e11 12mm candelabra e12 14mm european e14 17mm intermediate e17 26mm. Some common bulbs that use this base are appliance bulbs or desk lamps. Look at your fixture to determine its base type.

Light bulb bases use this handy guide to identify different types of light bulb bases that apply to incandescent halogen high intensity discharge fluorescent and led light bulbs. There are three main categories for light bulb base types. Twist lock bases. Medium standard base code.

Whether you use incandescent bulbs halogen compact fluorescent hid or led bulbs you might need a comprehensive guide to use them properly. Pin type bases base codes gu5 3 gu10 and gu24. Intermediate base code. Light bulb base chart.

This light bulb base is not very common and most often found on much smaller bulbs. Pin type bases are normally used for track lighting landscape bulbs.