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	For Bulb Base Type For Bulb Base Type


Screw In	Bi-Pin

Two-Pin Wedge	Single Pin

Four-Pin Wedge	Recessed Double Contact

Bayonet	Flanged

Four Pin	Twist and Lock

Wire Terminal

	Light Technology Light Technology

	For Bulb Shape Number For Bulb Shape Number

	Material Material

	Mount Type Mount Type

	Color Color

	White		Clear
	Blue		Green
	Red		Yellow
	Amber		Black
	Silver		Brown
	Other Colors

	For Bulb Shape For Bulb Shape


Tubular	Twin Tube

Quad Tube	Triple U- Shaped

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	For Socket Base Size For Socket Base Size

Medium (Standard
Household)

Candelabra

	Electrical Connection Type Electrical Connection Type


Hardwire	Plug

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	Width Width

	Length Length

	Wire Connection Type Wire Connection Type

Spring-Clamp Terminals

	For Screw-In Base Size For Screw-In Base Size


Medium (Standard Household)	Mogul

	Height Height

	Tubular Fluorescent Socket Type Tubular Fluorescent Socket Type

Non-Shunted

Shunted

	For Socket Base Diameter For Socket Base Diameter

1/2"

1 1/16"

	For Bulb Base Diameter For Bulb Base Diameter

0.28"

0.36"

1 1/16"

	For Wire Construction For Wire Construction

Solid

Stranded

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

CSA

CE Marked

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	For Maximum Bulb Wattage For Maximum Bulb Wattage

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Light Sockets, Adapters, and Pipe

Light Socket Extenders

Use these extenders when bulbs are too short to fit into deep or recessed fixtures.

Medium Screw-In Socket Adapters
for Candelabra Screw-In Sockets

Convert a fixture that uses candelabra-base bulbs to accept medium-base bulbs with these adapters.

Twist-and-Lock Socket Adapters
for Medium Screw-In Sockets

Convert a fixture that uses medium-base bulbs to accept GU24 bi-pin base bulbs with these adapters.

Sockets for Tubular Light Bulbs

Replace worn sockets in light fixtures.

Tight-Hold Sockets for Tubular Light Bulbs

Lock bulbs in place to prevent vibration from shaking them loose.

Plug-In Lamp Sockets for Screw-In Light Bulbs

Turn an overhead outlet or an extension cord into a temporary light. These sockets have a two-prong plug for a quick connection.

Lamp Sockets for Screw-In Light Bulbs

Hardwire these sockets to a power source.

Sockets for Plug-In Compact Light Bulbs

Lamp Pipe

Connect lamp components and conceal wires.

Nut and Washer Assortments for Lamp Pipe

Fasten lamp pipe to a socket or base.

Light Socket Locking Clips

Stop vibration from shaking tubular fluorescent and LED bulbs loose.

Light Bulbs

Suction-Cup Light Bulb Changers

These changers create a vacuum seal against a light bulb. They're often used to change bulbs in recessed lights where there's no room to reach around the bulb.

Spring-Loaded Light Bulb Changers

Push these changers over light bulbs. Rubber sleeves cover the springs to grip the bulb when twisting.

Miniature Light Bulb Changers

Replace hard-to-grip miniature bulbs in equipment such as control panels and indicators. Install new bulbs without leaving behind oil from your fingers that can cause bulbs to burn out.

Broken Light Bulb Removers

Insert removers into broken bulbs and twist to take the bulbs out. A built-in tray collects the glass shards.

Colored Light Bulb Filters

These filters fit over standard household light bulbs with a bulb diameter up to 2 5/8".

Glass-Retaining Tubular Light Bulb Guards

Retain glass when tubular bulbs break; these guards have a solid lens.

Glass-Retaining Light Bulb Guards

A solid lens retains glass if a screw-in bulb breaks.

Miniature Colored Light Bulb Filters

These filters fit over miniature light bulbs with a bulb diameter up to 7/16".

Light Bulb Guards

The open design of these guards allows heat to dissipate from screw-in light bulbs.

Sealed Holders and Lens Caps for Miniature Light Bulbs

A sealing gasket keeps out oil and other contaminants.

Holders and Lens Caps for Miniature Light Bulbs

Install miniature light bulbs into control panels, machines, and other devices using bulb holders.

Ceiling and Wall Lights

Light Bulb Sockets

Install sockets for medium (standard household) screw-in base light bulbs.

Temporary Light Bulb Sockets

Also known as pigtail holders. Temporarily wire these sockets to provide light during construction.

Pull Cords for Light Bulb Sockets

Lengthen pull-chain light switches.

Lenses for Ceiling Lights

Lenses disperse light to reduce glare, while protecting bulbs from damage.

Light Filters

Infrared Light Filters

These filters have a coating that reflects the infrared spectrum and reduces radiated heat.

Colored Light Filters

Change the color of a room; filters allow only the same color lightwave to pass through.

Ultraviolet Light Filters

Block the transmission of ultraviolet light.

Light-Absorbing Black-Out Paper

Block out stray and unwanted light.

Polarized Light Filters

Reduce the glare from reflective surfaces.

Replacement Handles and Guards for Portable Lights

Use these with portable lights that use screw-in bulbs.

Recycling Containers

Light Ballast Recycling Containers

Recycle your nonleaking magnetic and electronic ballasts. Use the paid shipping label to send the ballasts to a recycling facility.

Light Bulb Recycling Containers

Safely dispose of used light bulbs by recycling them. Containers include a paid shipping label to send the bulbs to a recycling facility.

Antiseize Lubricants for Light Bulbs

Prevent bulbs from sticking in sockets. Apply a thin coating of these lubricants with a cloth or your finger to the bulb's base before installation. They won't run, drip, or harden. Use with any kind of light bulb.

Light Bulb and Ballast Testers

Determine whether a bulb or ballast has failed without replacing bulbs or dismantling fixtures.

Rotary Thumb Light Switches

Install these switches inline on a lamp cord.

Lighting Maintenance Carts

Built-in steps and a compartment designed for light bulbs makes light maintenance easy.

Light Meters

Measure light quality and intensity with these meters.

Light Sockets, Adapters, and Pipe

Light Socket Extenders

Medium Screw-In Socket Adaptersfor Candelabra Screw-In Sockets

Twist-and-Lock Socket Adaptersfor Medium Screw-In Sockets

Sockets for Tubular Light Bulbs

Tight-Hold Sockets for Tubular Light Bulbs

Plug-In Lamp Sockets for Screw-In Light Bulbs

Lamp Sockets for Screw-In Light Bulbs

Sockets for Plug-In Compact Light Bulbs

Lamp Pipe

Nut and Washer Assortments for Lamp Pipe

Light Socket Locking Clips

Light Bulbs

Suction-Cup Light Bulb Changers

Spring-Loaded Light Bulb Changers

Miniature Light Bulb Changers

Broken Light Bulb Removers

Colored Light Bulb Filters

Glass-Retaining Tubular Light Bulb Guards

Glass-Retaining Light Bulb Guards

Miniature Colored Light Bulb Filters

Light Bulb Guards

Sealed Holders and Lens Caps for Miniature Light Bulbs

Holders and Lens Caps for Miniature Light Bulbs

Ceiling and Wall Lights

Light Bulb Sockets

Temporary Light Bulb Sockets

Pull Cords for Light Bulb Sockets

Lenses for Ceiling Lights

Light Filters

Infrared Light Filters

Colored Light Filters

Ultraviolet Light Filters

Light-Absorbing Black-Out Paper

Polarized Light Filters

Replacement Handles and Guards for Portable Lights

Replacement Handles and Guards for Portable Lights

Recycling Containers

Light Ballast Recycling Containers