Is E12 the same as B10?
B10 refers to bulb shape and means “blunt tip”. They can be medium base (E26) or candelabra (E12). E12 means American style candelabra base.
Are B10 and B11 bulbs interchangeable?
So yes, B10 and B11 (and CA10) bulbs are interchangeable as long as they all have the right fixture size to fit your wall sconces or candelabra base.
What does B11 mean on a light bulb?
1 3/8″ diameter
Technical Jargon: Shape: B10 (1 1/4″ diameter) or B11 (1 3/8″ diameter) Base: Medium (E26) or Candelabra (E12)
What does E26 bulb base mean?
The term E26 refers to a light bulb’s cap or base – the bulb component that allows for both electrical and mechanical contact. The letter “E” in E26 refers to Edison Screw, the most standard of lamp bases, while the numerical “26” refers to its diameter in millimeters (approximately 1 inch).
What is a candelabra base called?
A candelabra base is the name for a small light bulb base that screws into some chandeliers, nightlights, and decorative fixtures. It’s the smaller of the two classic old-school Christmas light bulb base sizes. A candelabra base is also called an E12 base.
Can you use E26 instead of E12?
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.
What is the difference between B11 and B10 bulbs?
Technical Jargon: Shape: B10 (1 1/4″ diameter) or B11 (1 3/8″ diameter) Base: Medium (E26) or Candelabra (E12) Wattage: 25W to 60W.
Can E26 bulb be LED?
Although previously they were most commonly used with incandescent lamps, fluorescent CFL lamps and LED lamps have also continued to adopt the E26 lamp base. Today, A19 LED lamps, BR LED lamps, PAR LED lamps frequently use E26 bases.