Are E26 and E27 bulbs interchangeable?

These two standards are interchangeable, meaning a US E26 will fit in a European E27 base, and E27 will fit in a E26 base. The only difference is the voltage (for light bulbs). In fact there is only 1 mm difference between the threads of E26 and E27, so they are virtually identical.

What is an E26 bulb equivalent to?

Candelabra: E12 (diameter of 12 mm) Intermediate: E17 (diameter of 17 mm) Medium or Standard: E26 (diameter of 26 mm) Mogul: E39 (diameter of 39 mm)

Does it matter what volt bulb I use?

Choosing the correct voltage is crucial for the bulb operation. There is a voltage ratio you are able to go up or down from the voltage you need but it is always recommended to use the correct voltage or higher within the allowed ratio.

Can you put a higher wattage bulb in a lower wattage socket?

Just don’t put a higher-wattage bulb into the lower-wattage socket, because it will draw more current than the socket is designed for, and could potentially cause overheating, melt plastic components, and start a fire.

Is E26 a standard bulb?

A Medium or Standard base light bulb is also referred to as an E26 base light bulb. The photo below shows a light bulb that has a Medium or Standard E26 base. The second most common type of light bulb base that you’ll find here in the United States (and North America) is the “Candelabra” base.

What is E27 socket?

What is an E27 bulb? It’s also known as the Edison bulb with big screw socket (27 millimeters). E27 refers to the socket, the fastening which you screw into your lighting appliance. A bulb with an E27-socket will always have the same base but the shape of the bulb can, of course, differ.

Is E26 same as A19?

All A19 lamps have an E26 base, but not the other way around The standards that govern the dimensions and design of A19 light bulbs also dictate that it must use an E26 screw base. In other words, all A19 light bulbs also have an E26 base.

Will an A19 bulb fit an E26?

Most A19s will have an E26 base, but there are a few exceptions. So to answer your questions in short, A19 and E26 is not the same, but they are almost always combined.

What happens if you put a 60w bulb in a 40w lamp?

They give off light as well as various forms of radiation. They also generate more heat. Thus, It is less okay to use a traditional incandescent 60-watt bulb in a 40-watt lamp. A 60-watt bulb in a 40-watt lamp will most likely produce more heat than a 40-watt bulb in a 40-watt lamp.

Can you put any watt bulb in a lamp?

Yes, you certainly can use bulbs of different wattages in your fixture. The fact that one socket pulls more current is not important. Bulb size is mostly a matter of light distribution and heat management. It’s not relevant here as long as you don’t have them up against something flammable or enclosed too tightly.