What is a Type B light bulb?

B-shaped bulbs are also known as Candelabra bulbs. Bulbs with this shape have a bulged base that attenuates to a rounded tip. C-shaped bulbs look very similar to holiday lamps. The bulbs of this shape are very wide-spread in chandeliers, night lights, and lower wattage applications.

What are B light bulbs used for?

Blunt-tip (B) bulbs are very similar to C-type bulbs but have more of a torpedo or bullet shape. These bulbs can be used in chandeliers, wall sconces, pendant lights, night lights, decorative light strands, holiday light strands, and other decorative home lighting applications.

Is Type B bulb same as E12?

B is “bulged”, refers to the shape of the glass portion of the assembly. 10 is the major diameter of the glass part in 1/8ths of an inch, thus 10 is 1 1/4 inches. E12 is the screw thread base size with 12 being the diameter in millimeters.

How do I know if I have a Type B bulb?

Type B bulbs are longer and have a tip on the end. These bulbs are usually used in decorations like chandeliers and pendant lighting.

What is a Type B LED tube?

Type B LED tubes are fluorescent ballast bypass LED linear lamps. Type B lamps are also known as line voltage lamps. These tubes have an internal driver built into the lamp and are intended to be directly wired to the power source bypassing the ballast.

Are E12 and B11 the same?

With two abbreviations, it can be confusing for customers to choose from. The B11 bulb simulates the shape of a candle and comes in a variety of warm antique finishes. E12 describes the base type of the bulb and is the Edison screw base of the lampstand.

Are Type B LED tubes safe?

Although popular, Type B is also the most dangerous of the types of LED tubes. These lamps require the removal of the existing ballast, and directly wiring the line voltage to a non-shunted lamp holders (sockets).

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