Fluorescent Lamp Base Types

To get the best light bulbs for your lifestyle and home it helps to know a bit about the science of lighting.

Fluorescent lamp base types.

The nema generic designation system for pin based compact fluorescent lamps consists of four parts. This item gxilee 24 pcs 2a l005 t5 led fluorescent tube lamp holder t5 light socket g5 base non shunted screw type fluorescent lamp socket. Lamps are typically identified by a code such as fxxty where f is for fluorescent the first number xx indicates either the power in watts or length in inches the t indicates that the shape of the bulb is tubular and the last number y is the diameter in eighths of an inch sometimes in millimeters rounded up to the nearest millimeter. The type of lighting you choose for a room directly affects its atmosphere and mood.

For shipments to canada you can add some items to your cart to determine the shipping rate. T12 center pin f96t12 dx alto fluorescent bulb from philips 75 watt connects to a single pin fa6 base. Combining the correct light fixtures and light bulbs illuminate your home and gets both flattering and useful results. For this reason they could also be called u bent fluorescents.

T5 led fluorescent tube lamp holder tombstone medium bi pin socket fluorescent lampholder for led fluorescent tube replacements turn type lampholder pack of 20. For pricing and availability. The prefix cf is used for all types of compact fluorescent lamps that comply with the american national standards institute definition of a self supporting lamp with a single base. T8 led fluorescent tube lamp holder tombstone non shunted turn type g13 base medium bi pin socket for led fluorescent tube replacements turn type lampholder pack of 20 4 6 out of 5 stars 68 12 99 12.

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. T10 fluorescent lamp high output 40 watt connects to a medium bi pin g13 base. Fluorescent bent lamps come in a few different options. Certain longer fluorescent led tubes will be assessed a shipping surcharge.

This is to cover all of the additional shipping materials that are needed to ensure a safe. As you would expect the tube is bent in a u shape. For alaska hawaii the base rate is 27 59 and surcharges may apply for larger orders. The most common that we see is a fluorescent bent t8 with six inch leg spacing.