Observe the terminal of the tube a bit,
before buying bulbs
Have you ever? Buy a replacement bulb but can't push because the lamp socket is not the same as the original one used both the shape of the bulb may look similar until we didn't notice After putting it on, it can't be put on. the lamp does not turn on may cause waste of time and lose more money to buy a new tube to replace.
Today, LeKise would like to share knowledge about lamp holders. to reduce the risk of buying the wrong lamp holder Let's leave everyone. in order to understand and be able to select and buy the lamp holder correctly Without having to waste time to change or waste money to buy more anymore There are several types of lamp holders. Each type works differently.
Lamp holders that are commonly used in Thailand are divided into 2 main types:
1. Prong light bulb connector The appearance is like a fang. It is a lock that requires a pronged light bulb to work together.
- G13 prong connector is a neon lamp connector. It will be used with fluorescent lamps T8, T5 (fluorescent).
- The prong terminal GU10 has a twist-lockable pin. prong terminal Often found in cup type MR16, such bulbs are commonly used in track lighting, decorative lighting, product lighting, jewelry lighting. Because this type of bulb gives off a sparkling, distinctive, beautiful, natural light.
- GU5.3 pin terminal is a terminal that is commonly used in halogen bulbs. It is commonly used to look at the showcase.
2. Spiral lampholder: The characteristic of this lampholder is a rotating spiral consisting of
- E14 screw cap or "small cap" is commonly used with collet-shaped bulbs or small cylindrical ping pong, shrine bulbs, or small cylinders.
- E27 screw cap, one of the most commonly used bulb sockets. They are mostly found in compact fluorescence lamps and range from incandescent bulbs to LED.
- E40 screw cap is the same screw cap as E27 cap, but larger. Often used with high wattage bulbs. to accommodate larger tube sizes Often used with "High Watt" bulbs with a wattage of more than 40W, which can be seen in floodlights or spotlights.
