What is E12 equivalent to?
E26
E12 is a designation used for a type of lamp base used on a light bulb. You are likely familiar with E26 lamp bases – the standard screw-in lamp base, approximately 1-inch in diameter, commonly used in standard A19 lamps. E12 uses the same naming system as E26, whereby the letter “E” signifies an Edison screw base.
Are candelabra and E12 the same?
E12 is the smaller “candelabra” base. It’s used for nightlight bulbs, and sometimes for decorative light bulbs used in chandeliers and over bathroom mirrors. E17, “intermediate” base, is in between these two sizes. It’s sometimes used for desk lamps and appliance bulbs, but is not as common.
Is a B12 light bulb the same as an E12?
As mentioned above, the E12 is just the diameter size of the lamp – 12mm. The B12 bulb has a glass diameter of 12*1/8 inch. So B12 and E12 bulbs are the same.
What is E12 base called?
Miniature Edison Screw MES
Chandelier: E12 (12 mm in diameter), also known as the “Miniature Edison Screw MES” base, is used for nightlight bulbs as well as ornamental light bulbs that are used in chandeliers and bathroom mirrors. Intermediate: E17 (17 mm in diameter) is in between two sizes.
What does E12 mean on a light bulb?
Candelabra base
The Candelabra base is also called an E12 base. You usually find that light bulbs with a Candelabra or E12 base are found in chandeliers, small nightlights, and small decorative bulbs. This type of light bulb base is less than half the size of a Medium/E26 light bulb base.
What are E12 bulbs used for?
Bulbs with E12 bases are commonly used for decorative applications, such as chandeliers, wall sconces, Christmas lights, restaurant pendant lights, ornamental lights, residential or commercial string lights, and night lights. Many bulbs with these bases are designed to mimic the look of a candle flame.
What does E12 mean on light bulb?
Candelabra
E12 Candelabra – Edison 12-mm Diameter Bulbs with E12 bases are commonly used for decorative applications, such as chandeliers, wall sconces, Christmas lights, restaurant pendant lights, ornamental lights, residential or commercial string lights, and night lights.
Does candelabra base mean E12?
The Candelabra base is also called an E12 base. You usually find that light bulbs with a Candelabra or E12 base are found in chandeliers, small nightlights, and small decorative bulbs. This type of light bulb base is less than half the size of a Medium/E26 light bulb base.
What is compatible with E12 bulb?
What do E12 bulbs look like?
It’s the diameter of the screw base in millimeters, so an E12 light bulb has an Edison Screw base that’s 12 millimeters in diameter. It’s also known as a candelabra-style bulb. Think of chandeliers, night-lights or candelabra-style lamps with the smaller bulbs to envision an E12 bulb base.
Are E12 bulbs dimmable?
With latest light source pattern, Dimmable E12 LED candle bulbs provide smooth dimming control from 100% to 10% without flickering or humming.