Which Fitting Do I Need?

Here are some examples of the most popular light fittings to help you identify which light fitting you need.

Small Bayonet Cap and Bayonet Cap fittings.

Abbreviation SBC or B15 and BC or B22.

Usually found in older style fittings.

 

 

 Edison Screw

 Abbreviation E27 sometimes ES  

 

 

 

 

 

Small Edison Screw

Abbreviation E14

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mini Edison Screw

Abbreviation E12

 

 

 

 

MR16/MR11

Most commonly used for recessed downlights.

MR11 and MR16 bulbs have very similar 2 pin bases. On an MR11 the pins are approximately 4mm apart and on an MR16 they are approximately 5.3mm apart.  MR11 bulbs are 35mm across whereas MR16 bulbs are 50mm across.

 

 

 

 

 

GU10

Most commonly used for recessed downlights.