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2. Lightbulb socket - Wikipedia

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   A lightbulb socket, lightbulb holder, light socket, lamp socket or lamp holder is a device which mechanically supports and provides electrical connections for a compatible electric lamp base. [1] Sockets allow lamps to be safely and conveniently replaced (re-lamping).

3. Edison screw - Wikipedia

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   230/240-volt incandescent light bulb with E27 screw base. Edison screw (ES) is a standard lightbulb socket for electric light bulbs. It was developed by Thomas Edison (1847–1931), patented in 1881, [1] and was licensed in 1909 under General Electric's Mazda trademark.

4. How to Choose the Right Light Bulb for Every Fixture - AOL

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   Types of Light Bulb Bases. E26 or E27: Most common and considered the standard for household use. Most lightbulbs you buy at the store will have this base. E12: Called the candelabra base. If you ...

5. Incandescent light bulb - Wikipedia

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   An incandescent light bulb, incandescent lamp or incandescent light globe is an electric light with a filament that is heated until it glows. The filament is enclosed in a glass bulb that is either evacuated or filled with inert gas to protect the filament from oxidation. Electric current is supplied to the filament by terminals or wires ...

6. A-series light bulb - Wikipedia

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   The A-series light bulb is the "classic" glass light bulb shape that has been the most commonly used type for general lighting service (GLS) applications since the early 20th century. It has a pear-like shape and is typically fitted to either an Edison screw or a bayonet cap base.

7. How to Choose the Right Light Bulb for Every Fixture - AOL

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   Learn about the six best types of lightbulbs in our expert guide. We explain how to choose the perfect light bulb types for every lamp and fixture in your home.