{"id":3141,"date":"2018-04-20T08:54:44","date_gmt":"2018-04-20T15:54:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/?p=3141"},"modified":"2019-11-20T10:02:45","modified_gmt":"2019-11-20T18:02:45","slug":"light-bulb-identifier-and-finder-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/light-bulb-identifier-and-finder-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Light Bulb Identifier and Finder Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ready to find the right light bulb<\/a>? Our simple bulb identifier guide helps you find the correct light bulb for a new fixture or a replacement bulb for a fixture you already own.<\/p>\n

Let’s get started.<\/p>\n

Bulbs are identified with a letter to indicate the shape or type, and with a number to indicate the approximate diameter in eighths of an inch.<\/strong><\/p>\n

LED Light Bulbs<\/h2>\n
\"LED
We offer energy-efficient, money-saving LED bulbs in a wide range of base types for many different applications.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

View all LED Bulbs<\/a><\/p>\n

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Candle Bulbs<\/h2>\n
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This group of bulbs and candle LEDs is used in chandeliers, outdoor lighting, and small accent lamps.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

View Candle Bulbs<\/a><\/p>\n

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Halogen<\/h2>\n
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Compact, high output bulbs and LEDs found in pendants, torchiere lights, desk lamps, and other portable lights.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

View Halogen Bulbs<\/a><\/p>\n

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Standard-Medium Household<\/h2>\n
\"Standard
An incandescent light bulb or Standard LED found in a wide range of home lighting fixtures.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

View Standard-Medium Base Bulbs<\/a><\/p>\n

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PAR-Bulb Type<\/h2>\n
\"Par-bulb
A PAR lamp can be either incandescent, halogen, or LED and has a built-in reflecting surface.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

View PAR-Bulbs<\/a><\/p>\n

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CFL Bulb Types<\/h2>\n
\"CFL
An energy efficient bulb. Many have built-in ballasts and come in standard or candelabra type bases.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

View CFL Bulbs<\/a><\/p>\n

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Appliance Bulb Types<\/h2>\n
\"Appliance
Specialty incandescent bulbs and LED versions for use in appliances like refrigerators and stoves.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

View Appliance Bulbs<\/a><\/p>\n

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MR Halogen<\/h2>\n
\"MR
A line of low voltage compact reflector lamps and LED types used for accent and spot lighting in track, landscape lights.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

View MR Type Bulbs<\/a><\/p>\n

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Short Tubular<\/h2>\n
\"Specialty
Bulbs and LED versions used in picture lights, strip lights, landscape lights and other special applications.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

View Short Tubular Bulbs<\/a><\/p>\n

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R-Bulb Type<\/h2>\n
\"R-type
Bulbs and LED types with a built-in reflecting surface used in ceiling lighting, track lighting, and other specialty locations.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

View R-Bulbs<\/a><\/p>\n

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Night Light Bulb Type<\/h2>\n
\"Night
Find specialty night light bulbs and LED versions for use in fixtures, lamps and wall lights.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

View Night Light Bulbs<\/a><\/p>\n

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Fluorescent Tube<\/h2>\n
\"Flourescent
These energy efficient fluorescent type tube bulbs and LED types are used in overhead lighting fixtures, specialty fixtures and more.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

View Fluorescent Tube Bulbs<\/a><\/p>\n

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Globe Bulb Type<\/h2>\n
\"Globe
Globe-shaped decorative bulbs and LED versions for fixtures, bath-bars and more. In candelabra and standard type bases.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

View Globe Bulbs<\/a><\/p>\n

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Give us a call if you don’t see what you’re looking for; we’ll be happy to source it for you. We carry a wide assortment of light bulbs<\/a> to meet all your needs.<\/div>\n
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More Light Bulb Ideas and Advice<\/h2>\n

Lumens to Watts: the Key to Buying Replacement Light Bulbs<\/a><\/p>\n

How an LED Light Bulb Works<\/a><\/p>\n

How an Incandescent Bulb Works<\/a><\/p>\n

How a CFL Light Bulb Works<\/a><\/p>\n

How a Halogen Light Bulb Works<\/a><\/p>\n

Light Bulb FAQ Guide<\/a><\/p>\n

Light Bulb Types\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What type of light bulb do you need for your chandelier or table lamp? 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