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Light Bulb Sockets
B
C
Install sockets for medium (standard household) screw-in base light bulbs.
Styles A-C mount to outlet boxes.
Overall | Mounting Holes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Style | Switch Type | Dia. | Voltage | Max. Wattage per Bulb | Collar Dia. | Housing Material | For Outlet Box Ht. | Mounting Hardware Included | No. of | Dia. | Specifications Met | Each | |
For LED, CFL, Halogen, and Incandescent Bulbs | |||||||||||||
| B | Pull Chain | 4 1/2" | 120V AC, 208V AC, 240V AC | 250W | 1 11/16" | Porcelain | 3 1/4", 4" | Yes | 2 | 7/32" | UL Listed, CSA Certified | 0000000 | 000000 |
| C | Pull Chain | 4 1/2" | 120V AC | 250W | 1 5/8" | Porcelain | 3 1/4", 4" | Yes | 2 | 7/32" | UL Listed, CSA Certified | 0000000 | 00000 |
Pull Cords for Light Bulb Sockets
To lengthen a pull-chain light switch, these cords have a bead chain connector that snaps onto beaded chain. They have a braided construction and a bell-shaped end fitting so they won't unravel or fray.
| Overall Lg. | Each | |
| 36" | 00000000 | 00000 |
Lamp Sockets for Screw-In Light Bulbs
With Pull Chain
Hardwire these sockets to a power source.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Screw-In Base | Pipe | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switch Type | Size | Dia. | Thread Type | Size | Gender | Wire Connection Type | Specifications Met | Each | |
For LED, CFL, Halogen, and Incandescent Bulbs | |||||||||
Brass | |||||||||
| Pull Chain | Medium (Standard Household) | 1 1/16" | NPSM | 1/8 | Female | Screw Terminals | UL Listed | 00000000 | 00000 |
Rotary Thumb Light Switches
Install these switches inline on a lamp cord.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Action | Industry Designation | Color | Switching Current @ Voltage | Wire Connection Type | Specifications Met | Each | |
| 1 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | SPST-NO | Brown | 3 A @ 125 V AC | Snap On | UL Listed, CSA Certified | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | SPST-NO | White | 3 A @ 125 V AC | Snap On | UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified | 00000000 | 0000 |