What are the different bases for LED bulbs?
LED Bulb Base Types [INFOGRAPHIC]
- E12 = Candelabra base.
- E14 = Small Edison Screw base.
- E17 = Intermediate base.
- E26 = Medium base.
- E39 = Mogul base.
How do you remove the bulb from a wedge base?
If the bulb does break, use a pair of small pliers to remove the base from the socket. To remove a wedge base bulb from its socket, no turning is necessary. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. For safety, use a rag or glove to protect your hand in case the bulb breaks.
How do I know what type of light bulb I need?
2. Determine much light you need
- If you used to buy 100 watt bulbs, look for a bulb with 1600 lumens.
- If you used to buy 75 watt bulbs, look for a bulb with 1100 lumens.
- If you used to buy 60 watt bulbs, look for a bulb with 800 lumens.
- If you used to buy 40 watt bulbs, look for a bulb with 450 lumens.
What is an E12 base?
The Candelabra base is also called an E12 base. You usually find that light bulbs with a Candelabra or E12 base are found in chandeliers, small nightlights, and small decorative bulbs. This type of light bulb base is less than half the size of a Medium/E26 light bulb base.
How do you put a wedge bulb in?
For safety, use a rag of glove to protect your hand in case the bulb breaks. To insert a wedge base bulb, gently push the base straight into the socket. For safety, use a rag or a glove to protect your hand in case the bulb breaks.
Does bulb shape matter?
Sizes and shapes do matter – so be mindful before purchasing a new bulb.
How do I change a wedge bulb?
To remove a wedge base bulb from its socket, no turning is necessary. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. For safety, use a rag or glove to protect your hand in case the bulb breaks. To insert a single contact bayonet bulb, place the base of the bulb in the socket.
Can I replace 2 pin halogen bulb with LED?
Replacing your existing incandescent or halogen bulbs with durable LED bulbs offers numerous benefits. You enjoy an even better light performance and benefit from very low energy consumption. Furthermore, LEDs can handle all hues of white light, so the warm yellowish light of halogen bulbs is perfectly within reach!