Light Connectors | McMaster-Carr

	For Bulb Base Type For Bulb Base Type


Bi-Pin	Two-Pin Wedge

Screw In	Four-Pin Wedge

Recessed Double Contact	Single Pin

Four Pin	Twist and Lock

	Number of Poles Number of Poles

	Mount Type Mount Type

	For Bulb Shape Number For Bulb Shape Number

T12

	Type Type

Plug

Socket

	Light Technology Light Technology

	Voltage Voltage

	Wire Connection Type Wire Connection Type

Screw Terminals

Wire Leads

Crimp On

Spring-Clamp Terminals

Push On

	Connection Type Connection Type

	Color Color

	White		Black
	Brown		Orange
	Gray		Blue
	Clear		Green
	Red

	Current Current

	For Wire Gauge For Wire Gauge

24
23
22
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12

	Height Height

	For Wire Construction For Wire Construction

Solid

Stranded

	Tubular Fluorescent Socket Type Tubular Fluorescent Socket Type

Non-Shunted

Shunted

	Electrical Connection Type Electrical Connection Type


Hardwire	Plug

	Gender Gender

Male

Female

	NEMA Style NEMA Style


5-15	5-20	6-15

6-20	L5-15	L5-20

L5-30	L6-15	L6-20

L6-30	L7-15	L14-20

L14-30

	For Ballast Start Type For Ballast Start Type

	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

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

RoHS Compliant

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

REACH Compliant

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Light Sockets, Adapters, and Pipe

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

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.

Light Socket Locking Clips

Stop vibration from shaking tubular fluorescent and LED bulbs loose.

Nut and Washer Assortments for Lamp Pipe

Fasten lamp pipe to a socket or base.

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.

Lamp Pipe

Connect lamp components and conceal wires.

Light Socket Extenders

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

Low-Voltage DC Connectors

Weatherproof DC Connector Sets

Each set includes one plug and one socket. These connectors withstand moisture, harsh engine fluids, and high temperatures. Also known as weather-pack connectors.

Ready-to-Use Weatherproof DC Connectors

Quickly replace or add connectors to an existing wiring system—connectors come assembled with wire leads already installed. Also known as weather-pack connectors, they withstand moisture, harsh engine fluids, and high temperatures.

Build-Your-Own Weatherproof DC Connectors

Configure a connector for your application by combining housings with pins and sleeves for different wire sizes. Also known as weather-pack connectors, they withstand moisture, harsh engine fluids, and high temperatures.

Deutsch-Style DC Connectors

Use these connectors in vehicles and other agricultural and construction equipment. They have a sealed nylon housing that resists dust and temporary submersion.

Panel-Mount Deutsch-Style DC Connectors

Install these connectors in panels, enclosures, and bulkheads to join equipment with compatible Deutsch-style DC connectors.

Fluorescent Ballast Connectors

Connect one end to a fixture and the other to a ballast. These connectors allow you to safely disconnect a failed ballast without exposing you to live wires.

Plugs, Sockets, and Receptacles

Ground-Monitoring Straight-Blade Plugs and Sockets

Check the status of a ground connection—a green light signals that connectors have power and are safely grounded.

Power-Indicating Straight-Blade Plugs and Sockets

Visually confirm that connectors have power; they have an indicating light that is visible from any angle.

Power-Indicating Sure-Grip Straight-Blade Plugs

An indicating light that is visible from any angle lets you know when these plugs have power. They have an extra-tight fit when mated with a receptacle to withstand high vibration. Also known as hospital grade plugs.

Ground-Monitoring Turn-Lock Plugs and Sockets

Check the status of a ground connection—a green light signals that connectors have power and are safely grounded. They turn to lock together when mated to prevent accidental disconnection.

Light Bulb Sockets

Temporary Light Bulb Sockets

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

Light Bulb Sockets

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

Light Sockets, Adapters, and Pipe

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

Medium Screw-In Socket Adaptersfor Candelabra Screw-In Sockets

Light Socket Locking Clips

Nut and Washer Assortments for Lamp Pipe

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

Lamp Pipe

Light Socket Extenders

Low-Voltage DC Connectors

Weatherproof DC Connector Sets

Ready-to-Use Weatherproof DC Connectors

Build-Your-Own Weatherproof DC Connectors

Deutsch-Style DC Connectors

Panel-Mount Deutsch-Style DC Connectors

Fluorescent Ballast Connectors

Fluorescent Ballast Connectors

Plugs, Sockets, and Receptacles

Ground-Monitoring Straight-Blade Plugs and Sockets

Power-Indicating Straight-Blade Plugs and Sockets

Power-Indicating Sure-Grip Straight-Blade Plugs

Ground-Monitoring Turn-Lock Plugs and Sockets

Light Bulb Sockets

Temporary Light Bulb Sockets

Light Bulb Sockets

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

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