E26 Light Bulb Base

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E26 light bulb base.

E26 is the size of most light bulbs used in the u s. E17 intermediate base is in between these two sizes. Bulbs with these base types can be used interchangeably as there is only a 1 millimeter difference in base size. E26 is the american standard socket for e26 base bulbs rated for 120v.

Bulbs with these bases are the most popular of all screw base bulbs. E26 bulbs are primarily used in north america while e27 bulbs are most popular in europe. For example a light fixture with an e26 bulb socket will require an e26 base bulb to work with. E26 bulbs work like any type of edison screw base.

It s used for nightlight bulbs and sometimes for decorative light bulbs used in chandeliers and over bathroom mirrors. The e26 screw threads are right hand threads and in addition to providing the mechanical support also act as the neutral electrical path assuming the fixture is wired properly. Shoppers of led light bulbs often confuse the specifications for base type e26 or e27 and bulb shape a19. Cree 250 watt equivalent par38 high brightness dimmable exceptional light led flood light bulb bright white 3000k model tpar38 2203040fh25 12de26 1 11 40.

Screw in bulbs use a base called an edison screw or es base. E12 is the smaller candelabra base. Once the lamp s screw is aligned with the fixture socket rotate the the lamp clockwise until fully secure. It s referred to as having a medium or standard base.

Pick from led light bulbs halogen light bulbs compact fluorescent cfl screw in light bulbs high intensity discharge hid light bulbs incandescent bulbs miniature light bulbs and specialty light bulbs. This base was developed by thomas edison for the first light bulbs and is still in use today. Screw base designations are also assigned to bulb sockets.