What is the difference between C7 and C9 bulbs?
C7 Bulbs have a candelabra or E12 base. This size bulb is typically used for chandelier-type fixtures and decorative lighting. C9 Bulbs have an intermediate or E17 base. These are historically known as the old Christmas light bulb size. Medium Bulbs have a E26 base (E27 in Europe). This is the same size as a standard household bulb.
What is a Christmas light bulb?
Just as the name suggests, this particular bulb is mainly used for chandeliers, but you can also find them in lamps, pendants, wall sconces, and some Christmas lights. Due to their well-known shape, a majority of Christmas lights are made up of either C7 or C9 bulbs.
What does E26 mean on a light bulb?
For example, our 11S14 bulb has an E26 base — the "E" refers to the style which is an Edison screw-in, and the 26 means it has a 26 mm base width. Similar to identifying a base size, light bulbs use a letter-number reference to reflect the shape and size of a light bulb. The letter refers to the shape, and the number refers to the size*.
What size is the globe part of a light bulb?
*The size of the globe part of a light bulb varies with decorative lighting. Most bulbs are measured in eighths of an inch, however decorative lighting globe-shaped (or G) bulbs are measured in millimeters.
What is the diameter of a C11 bulb?
The following numeric value is the diameter measured in eighths of an inch. For example, a C11 shaped chandelier bulb is 8/11 or (1.375) inches wide. The most common shapes can be found in the table below.
What is an E26 base?
E26. Medium. Most US households are accustomed to the E12 or E26 base since fixtures such as lamps, sconces, and decorative lights use these two bases. Most chandelier light bulbs feature these types of bases to simplify the fit.
What is a chandelier light bulb?
Similar to the shape of a candle, the chandelier light bulb is the modern-day solution for decorative lighting fixtures. Comparable to the other light bulbs previously mentioned in our Light Bulb Shape Guide, the chandelier bulb shape is identified in the form of a code. With a few different types of chandelier bulbs available, the most common begin with the following letters as prefixes.
What is an E12 bulb?
For example, a bulb with an E12 base is an Edison screw in base with a 12 millimeter diameter. The following are a list of the most common types of chandelier light bulb bases. Most US households are accustomed to the E12 or E26 base since fixtures such as lamps, sconces, and decorative lights use these two bases.
What are C7 bulbs used for?
Just as the name suggests, this particular bulb is mainly used for chandeliers, but you can also find them in lamps, pendants, wall sconces, and some Christmas lights. Due to their well-known shape, a majority of Christmas lights are made up of either C7 or C9 bulbs. For a vintage glow, you can find incandescent replacements or if you’re looking for a brighter radiance, they are currently being offered as LED replacements. Even though Christmas is still quite a ways away, with so many colors to choose from, make this upcoming holiday a decorative one and have one less thing to worry about in December.
