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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
    14695K9600000
     
    Brass
    No SwitchMedium (Standard Household)1 1/16"NPSM
    1/8
    FemaleScrew TerminalUL Listed
    14695K5100000
    KnobMedium (Standard Household)1 1/16"NPSM
    1/8
    FemaleScrew TerminalUL Listed
    14695K820000
     

    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
    16895K1200000
    BPull ChainFastenerScrew Terminal4 1/2"120, 208, 240Medium (Standard Household)2501 11/16"PorcelainWhite3 1/4", 4"Yes27/32"UL Listed, CSA Certified
    16895K800000
    CPull ChainFastenerScrew Terminal4 1/2"120Medium (Standard Household)2501 5/8"PorcelainWhite3 1/4", 4"Yes27/32"UL Listed, CSA Certified
    16895K900000
    DNo SwitchFastenerScrew Terminal2"2"120, 208, 240, 277, 480Medium (Standard Household)6601 1/2"PorcelainWhiteNo23/16"UL Listed
    14695K180000
     

    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
    8289K31000000
     

    Plug-In Sockets with Cord for Screw-In Light Bulbs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Sockets. Plug-In Sockets with Cord for Screw-In Light Bulbs.
    Create temporary light wherever you need it. Just screw in a bulb and plug the socket into any two-blade outlet. The 15 ft. cord gives you ample distance from your outlet. These sockets are compatible with medium (standard household) screw-in base light bulbs.
    Mount them in a 1 1/4" dia. hole with the included nut, or suspend with cable ties (not included).
    For
    Screw-In Base
    Size
    Dia.
    Wattage,
    W
    Mount
    Type
    Material
    Color
    Certification
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    For LED, Halogen, and Incandescent Lights
     
    For Screw-In Bulb Bases
    Medium (Standard Household)1 1/16"660Plug InPlasticWhiteUL Listed, C-UL Listed
    157870N101000000
     

    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
    14695K9700000
     

    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
    14695K94000000
     

    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"2378N1100000
     

    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
    7963N12100000
     
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