There are three basic sizes.
Bi pin bulb sizes.
Step 3 identify a plug in type base by the appearance of a rectangular protrusion on the plug end of a compact florescent bulb.
A bipin or bi pin sometimes referred to as two pin bipin cap or bipin socket is a type of lamp fitting they are included in the iec standard iec 60061 lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety.
Pack of 10 bi pin ceramic socket miniauture 12 in.
Feit electric 20 watt 12 volt t3 jc g4 bi pin base dimmable landscape garden halogen light bulb 3000k bright white 12 pack model bplvq20t3 2 hdrp 6 31 75.
The t8 the t12 medium bi pins with the t12 being spaced further apart and the miniature bi pin.
If your measurement is just a hair wider than 6 millimeters you have a bulb with a g6 35 base which comes in 12 24 or 120 volts.
These types of lights can be used in landscape lighting decorative lighting pendant fixtures down lights and much more.
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.
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.
They are used on many small incandescent light bulbs especially halogen lamps and for starters on some types of fluorescent lights.
We carry a large selection of bi pin bulbs to choose from including led g4 g8 and g9 bulbs.
Simba lighting halogen light bulb g8 t4 35w jcd bi pin 10 pack longer 1 7 length for kitchen hood landscape lights desk and floor lamps wall sconces 120v dimmable 2700k warm white 4 7 out of 5 stars 1 081.
Leads 18 awg 225 deg 250 volts 100 watts for mr16 or mr11 halogen bulb 4 7 out of 5 stars 13 19 99 19.
They can even be used in signage display lighting and under cabinet lighting because energy efficient g4 led bulbs are designed.