Miniature Light Bulb Identifier

This category shows how to identify a bulb by its shape.

Miniature light bulb identifier.

Light bulbs are identified by the diameter length shape and screw type. In stock and ready to ship. To miniaturize the tungsten filaments the manufacturer coils the filament wire effectively shortening the length so it will fit in smaller bulb shapes. 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.

Miniature bulbs commonly are low voltage by design but there are exceptions with some miniature bulbs being in the 120 to 230 volt range. Miniature bulbs come in a variety of sizes and bases and filament designs. The a means arbitrary shape and the 19 means light bulb shapes types sizes identification guides and charts read more. This is done in the form of letter followed by a number.

1 888 455 2800 fax 1 508 363 2900. Light bulbs for automobiles are made in several standardized series. Miniature bulbs are also referred to as miniature lamps indicator bulbs indicator lamps mini bulbs and mini lamps. If you don t see your bulb or for any questions about finding your bulb please call 800 867 2852 visual bulb identification.

B shape c shape g shape r shape rp shape t shape tl shape and s shape. A normal household light bulb is on average a 60 watt light bulb. Bulbs used for headlamps turn signals and brake lamps may be required to comply with international and national regulations governing the types of lamps used other automotive lighting applications such as auxiliary lamps or interior lighting may not be regulated but common types are used by many automotive manufacturers. Miniature bulbs by shape there are eight basic miniature bulb shapes.

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. Miniature bulbs usually operate at 28 volts or less often with amperage under 1 0a. Led technology with its small form factor long life and high efficiency is a now an alternative for. Choose from our selection of bayonet base miniature light bulbs screw in base miniature light bulbs wedge base miniature light bulbs and more.