Fluorescent Light Bulb Socket Types

Slimline 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. Various types of fluorescent sockets. T8 t12 fluorescent sockets. All fluorescent lamps use the same technology but there are several different variations and sizes.

Wedge base incandescent sockets. Twin tube compact fluorescent sockets. Certain longer fluorescent led tubes will be assessed a shipping surcharge. 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.

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. Double and triple. There are three common sizes shown in the chart the below.

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. 1 2 0 12 7 mm. 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.

Common types of fluorescent lamp sockets click to enlarge any image bi pin fluorescent bulbs. Uses miniature bi pin base or g5 base. Carriers used we use the united states post office and fedex for our shipments. With so many types of fluorescent bulbs it can be easy to get lost in the jungle of options.

Rapid programmed start. Pin type incandescent light bulb sockets. T5 t16. T12s are 1 5 inch diameter.

Bulb companies appear to be overflowing with fluorescent lights that differ in shape size color brightness fixture and longevity. 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. The difference is in the diameter.

Choosing the right fluorescent light bulb can seem impossible. Code diameter socket type. Types of fluorescent bulbs. The type of fluorescent socket needed depends on the type of ballast used in the fixture.

T5 fluorescent light bulb sockets. The electrical industry refers to these as bi pin bulbs and bi pin sockets. Fluorescent light bulb sockets. These all perform a different function and the bases on the lamps are entirely different.

Smaller light weight bulbs architectural high bay applications produce more light per fixture than t8s.