Teng M120712 TX-E S2 E12 1/2-inch Socket Drive

Product Information

In the designation "Exx", "E" stands for "Edison" and "xx" indicates the diameter in millimeters as measured across the peaks of the thread on the base (male), e.g., E12 has a diameter of 12mm. This is distinct from the glass envelope (bulb) diameter, which in the U.S. is given in eighths of an inch, e.g., A19, MR16, T12. [13] You’ll also find these bulbs in portable lamps like table and desk lamps, floor lamps, and night lights. Bulbs with E12 bases are commonly used for decorative applications, such as chandeliers, wall sconces, Christmas lights, restaurant pendant lights, ornamental lights, residential or commercial string lights, and night lights. Many bulbs with these bases are designed to mimic the look of a candle flame. The E12 base is typically used for smaller, decorative light bulbs such as chandeliers and nightlight bulbs. It has a diameter of 12 millimeters (0.5 inches) and is primarily used in the US, where it is the standard size for candelabra bulbs. However, it is also used in other countries, such as Japan and Mexico. What’s an E14 Base? Not only are Bayonet bulbs less common in the U.S., but they only have two standard sizes: B15 and B22. Varieties of B11 Bulbs

Wedge bases are designed to be easy to use and provide a secure connection. They can be found in a variety of sizes and configurations, depending on the specific application. Warranty and Lifespan: Look at the warranty period and life expectancy for LED bulbs, a longer warranty and lifespan means a more reliable product.When you buy light bulbs for a home with C-type outlets, make sure they can handle the higher operating voltages – otherwise, you risk having them blow out or catch fire if used in such fixtures. Notably, the E type of bulb is named after Physicist Thomas Edison, the brainchild of such bulb design. Hence, if you are using line-voltage lamps with a screw base, it will probably be an E12 or the other three main types.

Jenkins, John. "Early Incandescent lamps". SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention . Retrieved 7 September 2020. drawings of screw threads)". IEC Report of Plenary Meetings. International Electrotechnical Commission. 1935. p.160 . Retrieved 8 September 2020. Medium screw cap E 27 Light bulb base sizes vary with the type of bulb and application. The base of a light bulb also contains information about the bulb type, and wattage, which may also indicate the maximum overall length of the bulb. These bases have a diameter of 39 and 40 millimeters, respectively. Mogul E-type bases have the biggest diameter, which can help you identify them. They have big diameters because they are made for the biggest fixtures, which almost mean they put out a ton of light.

Bulb Types

They are commonly used for general lighting in standard light fixtures, such as ceiling lights, lamps, can lights, outdoor spotlight and flood light fixtures, and vanity lights.