Decorative Light Bulb - Size & Codes | Spec. Sense

What is a B10 bulb? What is a E12 base? In this episode of Spec. Sense, Vance explores the different decorative light bulb shapes. You'll learn how to measure and how to choose a decorative bulb.

The B-Shape (blunt-tip), C-Shape (candle) and G-Shape (globe) are the most common decorative shapes and typically use the E12 intermediate screw base. All light bulbs use a code to describe the shape, size and base type. This code can be determined by a few simple measurements.

For more information on the other bulb shapes and types:

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Super confused - I bought my husband an attractive desk lamp for his work space. I was surprised to find out it takes a type c or b bulb, max 15 watts.
Googled it and results said they were great for those salt rock lamps. Is this type of bulb going to give off enough light for working at a desk? What would you recommend?

[elizabethgibson]

This is helpful, but I still don't really get it...Can you tell me what to buy if the recommendation is Type B RS-1205? Thanks!

[topbgmomoland]

Not good man. Just make it easy. Do i need myself to measure it? Shouldnt there be a measurement of the lightbulb written on the light bulb? And the type of light bulb. Shouldnt it be all written in it?