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Miniature light bulb identifier.
Light bulbs are identified by the diameter length shape and screw type.
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.
To miniaturize the tungsten filaments the manufacturer coils the filament wire effectively shortening the length so it will fit in smaller bulb shapes.
Miniature bulbs are also referred to as miniature lamps indicator bulbs indicator lamps mini bulbs and mini lamps.
A normal household light bulb is on average a 60 watt light bulb.
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.
Light bulbs for automobiles are made in several standardized series.
B shape c shape g shape r shape rp shape t shape tl shape and s shape.
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.
This category shows how to identify a bulb by its shape.
Miniature bulbs usually operate at 28 volts or less often with amperage under 1 0a.
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This is done in the form of letter followed by a number.
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The a means arbitrary shape and the 19 means light bulb shapes types sizes identification guides and charts read more.
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Miniature bulbs come in a variety of sizes and bases and filament designs.
Miniature bulbs by shape there are eight basic miniature bulb shapes.
Miniature bulbs commonly are low voltage by design but there are exceptions with some miniature bulbs being in the 120 to 230 volt range.
