You need new LED bulbs for your home, but you choose to buy online rather than visit your neighborhood store because of the current Corona Virus situation. This is a sensible decision. The little voice inside your brain, however, screams, "Hey, how do you even know these LED bulbs will fit the fixtures you have in your home? Just as you are about to click the "buy" button.”
You come to a complete halt and just stare at the screen, feeling as lost as an elephant in a kiddie pool.
What should I do next? Do I need to go out and compare with the ancient globe in hand?”
Oh, god no. You can rely on our assistance. To help you shop for LED bulbs online like a pro, we'll explain in plain, simple English everything you need to know about various bulb bases.
Every LED light bulb has a special code—a string of characters and numbers—printed on both the packaging and the base of the bulb. We guarantee that by the end of this article, you'll be cracking codes as quickly as Tom Hanks in The DaVinci Code and be able to identify which LED bulb corresponds with which fixture in your house.
Let's start straight away.
Popular Base Types (or Caps)
Screw (Edison screw) or bayonet bases are the two types of bases most frequently used in Australian houses. A specialized base known as Glass Type Lamp (or simply G) is also rising in popularity. There are various widths of each of these three bases.
Electric Screw (denoted by the letter E)
The Edison screw, invented by Thomas Edison, has a threaded metal base that fits into a corresponding socket.
The following are the top three versions for this base:
E27
Common names for the E27 base include Edison Screw or just ES. The reference to "27" here refers to the circumference.
The E27 base appears like this.
This base is a typical style of component for typical home lighting fixtures. The E27 LED light bulbs are a replacement for incandescent bulbs that are typically found in desk or pendant lights, bedside lamps, and other vintage lighting devices.
The E27 LED bulbs are the perfect option for you if you want LED bulbs for your current fixtures because of this. They make it simple to transition from incandescent to LED lighting.
You never have to choose between ease and style thanks to the variety of E27 bulbs we have available.
E14
The Edison screw's smallest variation, known as the E14, has a 14mm base. It also goes by the name Small Edison Screw. (SES).
The E14 appears like this.
Typical applications for Small Edison Screw (E14) LED bulbs include lamps, novelty illumination, and ceiling fans.
We provide E14 in a variety of designs, sizes, and price points. We are confident you will discover one that suits your preferences and financial constraints.
E12
For nightlight lamps, the E12, also called the Candelabra Edison Screw (CES), is frequently used. It is occasionally used as decorative light bulbs in chandeliers and restroom mirrors. Here, the diameter is indicated by the numeral "12".
The E12 appears like this.
For your house, check out these stylish E12 Edison Screw bulbs. Look them up.
Base Bayonet Cap (denoted by the letter B)
Two "mounts" on either side of the light are included with this base, which fit into the socket's L-shaped holes. The most popular base in Australia is the bayonet base.
The following are the two most typical styles of bayonet base:
B22
The B22 lamps have the traditional bayonet base fitting and are also known as simply Bayonet Cap or BC. The width of the LED light bulb cap is indicated by the number "22."
Similar to E27, B22 LED bulbs are frequently used to replace the incandescent bulbs found in desk or pendant lights, bedside lamps, and numerous other older-style lighting devices. In essence, you can switch out your home's conventional incandescent lights for LED light bulbs with a B22 base. They have a similar appearance and slide into the same fixture.
Just remember that whereas the LED light's E27 base requires a screw fit, the B22 socket requires a twist-lock to secure the bulb.
The B22 appears like this.
A variety of designs and shapes of LED bulbs with the B22 base are available from us. Look at that.
B15
Small Bayonet Cap, or simply SBC, is the name of the B15 base. While there are many uses for these LED lights, candle bulbs for chandeliers may be the most popular.
Here is a picture of the B15.
Here are some cool B15 LED bulbs to give any room a contemporary, sleek look.
Type of Glass Lamp (denoted by the letter G)
The following are the two most popular kinds of glass lamp bases:
G4
G4 LED light bulbs are perfect for tiny areas and decorative fixtures, and they are frequently used in RV illumination and under cabinets. But despite their diminutive size, LED lights with G4 bases are quite powerful when it comes to performance. The "4" here refers to the 4mm distance between each point.
Here is a picture of the G4.
Look at our most popular G4 LED lights.
G9
Compact and with a bi-pin design, G9 are best suitable for decorative fixtures. The "9" stands for the 9mm space between the two screws. These lights are ideal for establishing a comfortable, peaceful atmosphere.
This is how the G9 appears.
