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    Sockets for Screw-In Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Sockets. Sockets for Screw-In Light Bulbs, No Switch.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Sockets. Sockets for Screw-In Light Bulbs, Knob Switch.

    No Switch

    Knob Switch

    Hardwire these sockets to a power source.
    For
    Screw-In Base
    Pipe
    Switch
    Type
    Size
    Dia.
    Thread
    Type
    Size
    Gender
    Color
    Wire
    Connection
    No. of Wire
    Leads
    Certification
    Each
    For LED, CFL, Halogen, and Incandescent Lights
     
    Plastic
    No SwitchMedium (Standard Household)1 1/16"NPSM
    		1/8
    		FemaleBlackWire Leads2UL Listed
    		0000000000000
     
    Brass
    No SwitchMedium (Standard Household)1 1/16"NPSM
    		1/8
    		Female—Screw Terminal—UL Listed
    		0000000000000
    KnobMedium (Standard Household)1 1/16"NPSM
    		1/8
    		Female—Screw Terminal—UL Listed
    		000000000000
     

    Light Bulb Sockets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Sockets. Light Bulb Sockets, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Sockets. Light Bulb Sockets, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Sockets. Light Bulb Sockets, Style C.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Sockets. Light Bulb Sockets, Style D.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Style D

    Install sockets for medium (standard household) screw-in base light bulbs.
    Styles A-C—Styles A-C mount to outlet boxes.
    Overall
    Housing
    Mounting
    Holes
    Style
    Switch
    Type
    Mount
    Type
    Wire
    Connection
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Voltage, V AC
    Screw-In Base Size
    Max. Wattage
    per Bulb, W
    Collar
    Dia.
    Material
    Color
    For Outlet
    Box Ht.
    Mounting Hardware
    Included
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Certification
    Each
    For LED, CFL, Halogen, and Incandescent Lights
    ANo SwitchFastenerScrew Terminal4 1/2"——120, 208, 240Medium (Standard Household)6601 9/16"PorcelainWhite3 1/4", 4"Yes27/32"UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		0000000000000
    BPull ChainFastenerScrew Terminal4 1/2"——120, 208, 240Medium (Standard Household)2501 11/16"PorcelainWhite3 1/4", 4"Yes27/32"UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		000000000000
    CPull ChainFastenerScrew Terminal4 1/2"——120Medium (Standard Household)2501 5/8"PorcelainWhite3 1/4", 4"Yes27/32"UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		000000000000
    DNo SwitchFastenerScrew Terminal—2"2"120, 208, 240, 277, 480Medium (Standard Household)6601 1/2"PorcelainWhite—No23/16"UL Listed
    		000000000000
     

    Temporary Light Bulb Sockets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Sockets. Temporary Light Bulb Sockets.
    Also known as pigtail holders. Temporarily wire these sockets to provide light during construction. They have a rubber lip that molds around bulbs to form a water-resistant seal.
    Housing
    Mount
    Type
    Wire
    Connection
    Overall
    Dia.
    Voltage, V AC
    Screw-In Base Size
    Max. Wattage
    per Bulb, W
    Collar
    Dia.
    Material
    Color
    Certification
    Each
    For LED, CFL, Halogen, and Incandescent Lights
    SuspensionWire Leads1 1/2"120, 208, 240, 277, 480Medium (Standard Household)3001 5/8"CeramicYellowUL Listed
    		0000000000000
     

    Sockets for Tubular Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Sockets. Sockets for Tubular Light Bulbs, For Bi-Pin Tubular Bulbs.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Sockets. Sockets for Tubular Light Bulbs, For Bi-Pin U-Shaped Bulbs.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Sockets. Sockets for Tubular Light Bulbs, For Recessed Double-Contact Tubular Bulbs.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains MultipleImages. Light Sockets. Sockets for Tubular Light Bulbs, For Single-Pin Tubular Bulbs.

    For Bi-Pin

    Tubular Bulbs

    For Bi-Pin

    U-Shaped

    Bulbs

    For Recessed

    Double-Contact

    Tubular Bulbs

    For Single-Pin

    Tubular Bulbs

    Replace worn sockets to extend the life of your light fixture. These sockets work with LED and fluorescent tubular bulbs.
    For Rapid-Start Ballasts and For Preheat-Start Ballasts—Sockets for rapid and preheat-start ballasts are also known as non-shunted.
    For Instant-Start Ballasts—Sockets for instant-start ballasts are also known as shunted.
    For Max.
    For Wire
    For Ballast
    Start Type
    Bulb Wattage,
    W
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Mount
    Type
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Material
    Color
    Ga.
    Construction
    Certification
    Pair
    For T8 and T12 Bulb Shape—Fluorescent and LED Lights
     
    For Bi-Pin Tubular Bulbs
    Rapid, Preheat660600Slide On1 3/4"1 1/4"3/4"PlasticWhite18
    		Solid, Stranded
    		UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		000000000000
    Rapid, Preheat660600Slide On2 1/8"1 1/4"3/4"PlasticWhite18
    		Solid, Stranded
    		UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		00000000000
    Instant660600Slide On1 3/4"1 1/4"3/4"PlasticWhite18
    		Solid, Stranded
    		UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		00000000000
     
    For Bi-Pin U-Shaped Bulbs
    Rapid660600Slide On1 1/2"1 1/4"3/4"PlasticWhite18
    		Solid
    		UL Listed, C-UL Listed
    		000000000000
    Instant660600Slide On1 1/2"1 1/4"3/4"PlasticWhite18
    		Solid
    		UL Listed, C-UL Listed
    		000000000000
     
    For Recessed Double-Contact Tubular Bulbs
    Rapid, Preheat660600Slide On2 3/8"1 1/2"2"PlasticWhite18
    		Solid, Stranded
    		UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		000000000000
     
    For Single-Pin Tubular Bulbs
    Rapid660600Slide On1 3/4"1 1/4"1 1/4"PlasticWhite18
    		Solid
    		UL Listed, C-UL Listed
    		0000000000000
    Instant660600Slide On1 7/8"1 3/8"1 7/8"PlasticWhite18
    		Solid, Stranded
    		UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		00000000000
     

    Tight-Hold Sockets for Tubular Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Sockets. Tight-Hold Sockets for Tubular Light Bulbs.
    Lock bulbs in place to prevent vibration from shaking them loose. These sockets replace worn sockets in light fixtures. They work with tubular fluorescent and LED bulbs.
    For Rapid-Start Ballasts and For Preheat-Start Ballasts—Sockets for rapid or preheat-start ballasts are also known as non-shunted.
    For Instant-Start Ballasts—Sockets for instant-start ballasts are also known as shunted.
    For Max.
    For Wire
    For Ballast
    Start Type
    Bulb Wattage,
    W
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Mount Type
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Material
    Color
    Wire Connection
    Ga.
    Construction
    Certification
    Pair
    For T5 Tubular Bulbs—Fluorescent and LED Lights
     
    For Bi-Pin Bulb Bases
    Rapid120600Slide On, Snap In1 1/8"3/4"1/2"PlasticWhiteSpring-Clamp Terminal18
    		Solid, Stranded
    		UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		000000000000
    Instant120600Slide On, Snap In1 1/8"3/4"5/8"PlasticWhiteSpring-Clamp Terminal18
    		Solid
    		UL Listed
    		0000000000000
    Instant120600Slide On, Snap In1 1/2"3/4"5/8"PlasticWhiteSpring-Clamp Terminal18
    		Solid
    		UL Listed
    		0000000000000
     
    For T8 Tubular Bulbs—Fluorescent and LED Lights
     
    For Bi-Pin Bulb Bases
    Rapid, Programmed600600Slide On, Snap In1 3/8"1 1/8"3/4"PlasticWhiteSpring-Clamp Terminal18
    		Solid, Stranded
    		UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		00000000000
    Instant660600Slide On, Snap In1 3/8"1 1/8"3/4"PlasticWhiteSpring-Clamp Terminal18
    		Solid, Stranded
    		UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		000000000000
     
    For T8 and T12 Tubular Bulbs—Fluorescent and LED Lights
     
    For Bi-Pin Bulb Bases
    Rapid, Preheat660600Slide On, Snap In1 3/8"1"3/8"PlasticWhiteSpring-Clamp Terminal18
    		Solid, Stranded
    		UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		00000000000
    Instant660600Slide On, Snap In1 1/2"1 1/4"3/4"PlasticWhiteSpring-Clamp Terminal18
    		Solid
    		UL Listed, C-UL Listed
    		000000000000
    Instant660600Slide On, Snap In1 7/8"7/8"7/8"PlasticWhiteSpring-Clamp Terminal18
    		Solid
    		UL Listed, C-UL Listed
    		000000000000
     

    Plug-In Sockets for Screw-In Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Sockets. Plug-In Sockets for Screw-In Light Bulbs.
    Turn an overhead outlet or an extension cord into a temporary light. These sockets have a two-blade plug for a quick connection.
    For
    Screw-In Base
    Size
    Dia.
    Switch
    Type
    Mount
    Type
    Material
    Color
    Certification
    Each
    For LED, CFL, Halogen, and Incandescent Lights
     
    For Screw-In Bulb Bases
    Medium (Standard Household)1 1/16"No SwitchPlug InPlasticBrownUL Listed
    		0000000000000
     

    Light Socket Extenders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Socket Adapters. Light Socket Extenders.
    Use these extenders when bulbs are too short to fit into deep or recessed fixtures.
    For
    Bulb Base
    For
    Socket Base
    Type
    Size
    Dia.
    Type
    Size
    Dia.
    Extension
    Lg.
    Material
    Certification
    Each
    For Incandescent, Halogen, CFL, and LED Lights
    Screw InMedium (Standard Household)1 1/16"Screw InMedium (Standard Household)1 1/16"1 1/4"PorcelainUL Listed
    		00000000000000
     

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

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Socket Adapters. 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.
    For
    Bulb Base
    For
    Socket Base
    Type
    Size
    Dia.
    Type
    Size
    Dia.
    Each
    For Incandescent, Halogen, CFL, and LED Lights
    Screw InMedium (Standard Household)1 1/16"Screw InCandelabra1/2"000000000000
     

    Sockets for Plug-In Compact Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Sockets. Sockets for Plug-In Compact Light Bulbs, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Sockets. Sockets for Plug-In Compact Light Bulbs, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Sockets. Sockets for Plug-In Compact Light Bulbs, Style C.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Sockets. Sockets for Plug-In Compact Light Bulbs, Style D.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Sockets. Sockets for Plug-In Compact Light Bulbs, Style E.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Sockets. Sockets for Plug-In Compact Light Bulbs, Style F.

    Style D

    Style E

    Style F

    Replace worn sockets in light fixtures. These sockets work with plug-in compact fluorescent and LED bulbs.
    Fastener Mount—Fastener-mount sockets provide more holding power than snap-on sockets so they withstand vibration better.
    Snap On—Push snap-on sockets onto fixture panels that are 0.023” to 0.039” thick.
    For Max.
    For Wire
    Mounting
    Holes
    Style
    For Bulb
    Base No.
    Bulb Wattage,
    W
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Mount
    Type
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Material
    Color
    Wire Connection
    Ga.
    Construction
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Certification
    Each
    For Twin Tube Bulbs—CFL and LED Lights
     
    For Four-Pin Bulb Bases
    A2G1175600Fastener1"1 7/8"1 3/8"PlasticWhiteSpring-Clamp Terminal18
    		Solid
    		25/32"UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		0000000000000
     
    For Two-Pin Wedge Bulb Bases
    BG2375600Snap On1 3/8"1 1/2"1 3/8"PlasticWhiteSpring-Clamp Terminal18
    		Solid, Stranded
    		——UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		00000000000
    BGX2375600Snap On1 3/8"1 1/2"1 3/8"PlasticWhiteSpring-Clamp Terminal18
    		Solid, Stranded
    		——UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		00000000000
    CG23/G23-275600Fastener1 1/4"1 3/8"1 1/4"PlasticWhiteSpring-Clamp Terminal18
    		Solid, Stranded
    		45/32"UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		00000000000
    CGX23/GX23-275600Fastener1 1/4"1 3/8"1 1/4"PlasticWhiteSpring-Clamp Terminal18
    		Solid, Stranded
    		45/32"UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		00000000000
    DG23/G23-275600Snap On1 1/8"1 1/2"1 3/8"PlasticWhiteSpring-Clamp Terminal18
    		Solid, Stranded
    		——UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		00000000000
    DGX23/GX23-275600Snap On1 1/8"1 1/2"1 3/8"PlasticWhiteSpring-Clamp Terminal18
    		Solid, Stranded
    		——UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		00000000000
     
    For Quad Tube Bulbs—CFL and LED Lights
     
    For Two-Pin Wedge Bulb Bases
    EG24d-375600Fastener1 3/8"1 1/2"1 1/2"PlasticWhiteSpring-Clamp Terminal18
    		Solid, Stranded
    		45/32"UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		000000000000
     
    For Quad Tube and Triple U-Shaped Bulbs—CFL and LED Lights
     
    For Four-Pin Wedge Bulb Bases
    FG24q-3/GX24q-375600Fastener1 3/8"1 1/2"1 1/2"PlasticWhiteSpring-Clamp Terminal18
    		Solid, Stranded
    		45/32"UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		000000000000
     
    For Triple U-Shaped Bulbs—CFL and LED Lights
     
    For Four-Pin Wedge Bulb Bases
    FGX24q-475600Fastener1 3/8"1 1/2"1 1/2"PlasticWhiteSpring-Clamp Terminal18
    		Solid, Stranded
    		45/32"UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		000000000000
     

    Light Socket Splitters

    Image of ProductInUse. Shown with Bulbs Installed. Front orientation. Light Socket Adapters. Light Socket Splitters.
    Image of ProductInUse. Top orientation. Light Socket Adapters. Light Socket Splitters.

    Shown with Bulbs Installed

    Double your light output by installing two bulbs in place of one.
    For
    Bulb Base
    For
    Socket Base
    For Max.
    Type
    Size
    Dia.
    Type
    Size
    Dia.
    Bulb Wattage,
    W
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Material
    Color
    Certification
    Each
    For Incandescent, Halogen, CFL, and LED Lights
    Screw InMedium (Standard Household)1 1/16"Screw InMedium (Standard Household)1 1/16"660250PlasticWhiteUL Listed
    		0000000000000
     
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