the socket on my lamp looks like it needs a PLUG IN in type blub (like fluor.tubes) It will not take the e17 intermediate size base screw type bulb . There does not seem theat there are any threads. Any ideas? Thanks the socket on my lamp looks like it needs a PLUG IN in type blub (like fluor.tubes) It will not take the e17 intermediate size base screw type bulb . There does not seem theat there are any... » Read More the socket on my lamp looks like it needs a PLUG IN in type blub (like fluor.tubes) It will not take the e17 intermediate size base screw type bulb . There does not seem theat there are any threads. Any ideas? Thanks « Show Less
1981432
I don't know if they changed the design (I bought mine a year ago), but I got all the information I needed about the bulb type to use from the paperwork that came in the package. Mine took a screw-in bulb. I'd read all the paperwork, then start looking for a phone number if that didn't answer your question.
1981433
It is an E14 based bulb. It is a European design and can be difficult to find here. On amazon there is an adapter to reduce it to an E12 (commonly known as a candelabra bulb). The item is here (Pack of 10) European Base (E14) to Candelabra Base (E12) Socket Reducer Adapter Additionally, I can send you a coupl e from the 10 I had to buy.
1981434
It is a screw in type. Sylvania 14784 25-Watt are available through Amazon.
879301
I purchased a Sylvania CF13EL/MICRO/827/INT 2700K from Loews and it works well with the lamp.
79403
M. Hughes is right - these bulbs fit ye olde conventional medium-base sockets. I bet you're looking for something that fits in a mogul base. Google around for mogul lamps (there's a wikipedia article to help you verify if that's what you've got), and if so, you can find adapters that'll let you put in regular medium-base bulbs.
2012616
I bought the same product. It has a very new feature: small white plastic safety child-proof barriers that move into the interiors of the slots when nothing is plugged in. These barriers move aside when you push a plug into the socket. Sometimes you have to push the plug a little harder than normal in order to get the two plastic barriers to move aside. Note that most modern plugs now have one blade that is wider than the other and sockets like this one have one slot that is likewise wider than the other. This is a safety feature. The wider blade is for the neutral side of the circuit and the narrower blade is for the hot side. Because of the different sizes of the blades the plug cannot be put into the socket incorrectly. I think that when you tried to plug the lamp back in you were unknowingly trying to put the wider blade into the narrower slot. Turn the plug one half turn (180 degrees) and it should fit properly into the socket. Push firmly to move the safeties aside.
1875785
Any lamp with at least 6.5" should be able to accommodate the bulb. You might need an extra inch or two to get it in the socket. The screw part itself is just like a regular bulb.
838410
There are two versions: one for candelabra sockets and one for regular so called E26/E27 sockets. The descriptions for each are usually quite clear. Same bulb, different base. They are great bulbs, but note you may find a better price from other channels. We have about 8 of them in use, and so far only one has failed.
436083
no, it is a larger than standard lamp socket. Consider the hydrofarm cfl reflector. It comes with a bulb and works great. I have two of them.Hydrofarm FLCDG125D Fluorowing Compact Fluorescent System
41770
If the socket in your lite fixture has (2) holes at the base, much like a fluorescent fixture, then you need the proper bulbs with (2) pins at the base or a adapter which has (2) pins at the base & a regular screw in socket cavity.
504771
I'm not sure how to ask a question here. How high is this, and how wide is the narrow part at the bottom? I have small light bulbs (the kind with about a 1/2" screw rather than full size) and a UNO fitting (my two lamps were made in England, but I had them rewired for the USA when I moved back. I have had a very hard time finding new shades, the ones I just bought are too short, so want to know exactly the dimensions of this piece, as I think it might work. Also, what is the distance at the very top of the narrowest point above the socket, as I need to see if that will get in the way of my round small bulbs (they are LED so I'm keeping them a long time). Thanks. I'm not sure how to ask a question here. How high is this, and how wide is the narrow part at the bottom? I have small light bulbs (the kind with about a 1/2" screw rather than full size) and a UNO fitting (my two lamps were made in England, but I had them rewired for the USA when I moved back. I have had a very hard time finding new shades, the ones I just bought are too short, so want to know exactly the dimensions of this piece, as I think it might work. Also, what is the distance at the very top of the narrowest point above the socket, as I need to see if that will get in the way... » Read More I'm not sure how to ask a question here. How high is this, and how wide is the narrow part at the bottom? I have small light bulbs (the kind with about a 1/2" screw rather than full size) and a UNO fitting (my two lamps were made in England, but I had them rewired for the USA when I moved back. I have had a very hard time finding new shades, the ones I just bought are too short, so want to know exactly the dimensions of this piece, as I think it might work. Also, what is the distance at the very top of the narrowest point above the socket, as I need to see if that will get in the way of my round small bulbs (they are LED so I'm keeping them a long time). Thanks. « Show Less
1501140
This bulb is made to just click into the light. If you are needing a screw in bulb, this most likely isn't the bulb you need. Hope this helps you.
972483
It's smaller than the socket. I put mine on top of the socket so it will take any size bulb. Hope this helps. PS: it is to small to screw onto the socket itself.
1501141
If you have a lamp that accepts this type of bulb you don't need a screw-in ballast. Your lamp should have a label on it somewhere that describes the type of bulb it accepts.
295236
It takes the regular medium base bulbs, which is E26. ) Just a suggestion tho if ever you consider buying this lamp, I'd really recommend that you use an LED bulb for this lamp since it doesn't heat up. Also, using a 40W equivalent LED Globe bulb worked best for me in terms of lighting (that is, if you want your light to be bright but also very relaxing for the eyes) and this bulb, specifically, is really durable and energy efficient. Hope it helps! (Pack of 4) G25 LED Bulb 6W, Warm white, 3000K, 40W Globe Bulb Incandescent Replacement, clear Cover, Dimmable, UL Listed, Energy star certified, It takes the regular medium base bulbs, which is E26. ) Just a suggestion tho if ever you consider buying this lamp, I'd really recommend that you use an LED bulb for this lamp since it doesn't heat up. Also, using a 40W equivalent LED Globe bulb worked best for me in terms of lighting (that is, if you want your light to be bright but also very relaxing for the eyes) and this bulb, specifically, is really durable and energy efficient. Hope it helps! (Pack of 4) G25 LED Bulb 6W, Warm white, 3000K, 40W Globe Bulb Incandescent Replacement,... » Read More It takes the regular medium base bulbs, which is E26. ) Just a suggestion tho if ever you consider buying this lamp, I'd really recommend that you use an LED bulb for this lamp since it doesn't heat up. Also, using a 40W equivalent LED Globe bulb worked best for me in terms of lighting (that is, if you want your light to be bright but also very relaxing for the eyes) and this bulb, specifically, is really durable and energy efficient. Hope it helps! (Pack of 4) G25 LED Bulb 6W, Warm white, 3000K, 40W Globe Bulb Incandescent Replacement, clear Cover, Dimmable, UL Listed, Energy star certified, « Show Less
2043935
It screws onto existing bulb socket that has threads. If your socket doesn't have a threaded end this won't work. I found the construction of this to be quite flimsy also.
961445
Hi there...I purchased a converter from amazon and now I could use any standard base screw type light bulb. Hope this helps.
1515973
Hello, Thank you for asking me. I'd love to answer any questions you have about this product. The bulb's total length is 3 inches from base of screw E27 to top of plastic cover. E27 is considered a medium base, it's basically the normal size screw of a regular light bulb. The European version is E27 and the American version is E26. The E27 bulb fits every light socket i've used them on with little difference. If you're ordering this same bulb from Factop I would make sure it's the E27 because the order I placed they sent the wrong bulbs which were G9 bulbs.
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I remember just being very careful by holding the two bulbs securely and then pulling straight out (the pair of tubes are attached if I remember correctly.) I still have my old one, but I replaced it with the new model and haven't tried the old one again. It works fine though. It's a great light. I am very pleased with both of them. Good luck to you. You can do it!!! It's a great desk light -- BOTH of them are.
1998356
not sure what you mean by too large. It fits a standard screw socket and I'm not sure which unit you're trying to put it into, but if you don't have a standard socket it surely won't fit. I'm not sure which bulb will fit your unit. Sorry. You may want to do a search for a replacement bulb for that specific model.