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European light socket sizes.
The e stands for edison and designates a screw type socket.
An e26 socket most common type has an edison thread interior and is 26 millimeters wide.
All sockets sizes are measured by the diameter of the threaded base of the bulb candelabra sockets e12 are for bulbs that are 12 mm just under 1 2 in diameter.
The following provides dimensions of a bulb socket which is helpful if you re trying to match the socket size of a bulb you already have.
E type sockets are the most common.
Many european bulbs are available in 120 130 volt for use in the european fixtures used in the united states.
A further explanation of the light bulb base sizes you can look at the letter number references e12 e17 and e26 to help understand a bulbs base style and size.
This adapter will reduce the socket from your chandelier fixtue from a european e14 size to the smaller candelabra e12 size socket.
The size is a simple measurement of width in millimeters.
So you will be able to use a bulb that has a candelabra e12 base in your fixture that has a european e14 socket.
Almost all of these are made of either phenolic resin or porcelain.
Common european light bulb bases are e14 e27 ba15d ba22d b22d s15 s15s and s19.