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What's the E26 lampholder?
2014-03-25 02:18:47
The E26 lampholder (medium). The letter "E" designation refers to the Edison screw type, while the number refers to the diameter of the base in millimeters.
Screw base designations are also assigned to bulb sockets. For example, a light fixture with an E26 bulb socket will require an E26 base bulb to work with. E26 is the American standard socket for E26 base bulbs rated for 120V.E26 lampholder can be used with European standard E27 base bulbs. Both types are interchangeable, and some light fixtures refer to these sockets as E26/E27. However,
E27 sockets are rated for 220V; therefore, the voltage compatibility of bulb and light fixture must be checked.
E26 lampholder and E27 Description:
* Rating: 4A/250V;
* Material: ceramic;
* Screw ferrule: E26/E27;
• Standard screw shells are aluminum.
(Brass and nickel plated brass available at extra cost.)
• Bracket types available are listed on page B7.
• Standard packed 200 to a carton.