European Light Socket Sizes

As the name implies these are used mostly in candelabras.

European light socket sizes.

European bulbs are light bulbs that have bases that are commonly found in europe or light fixtures of european design. The e stands for edison and designates a screw type socket. A further explanation of the light bulb base sizes you can look at the letter number references e12 e17 and e26 to help understand a bulbs base style and size. 1 888 455 2800 fax 1 508 363 2900.

The following provides dimensions of a bulb socket which is helpful if you re trying to match the socket size of a bulb you already have. E type sockets are the most common. Socket sizes explained socket sizes follow a simpler rule of type size. All sockets sizes are measured by the diameter of the threaded base of the bulb candelabra sockets e12 are for bulbs that are 12 mm just under 1 2 in diameter.

This adapter will reduce the socket from your chandelier fixtue from a european e14 size to the smaller candelabra e12 size socket. Many european bulbs are available in 120 130 volt for use in the european fixtures used in the united states. The size is a simple measurement of width in millimeters. An e26 socket most common type has an edison thread interior and is 26 millimeters wide.