What does E14 mean on a bulb?

small screw socket
An E14 bulb is one of the most used bulbs in our homes today and is also called the bulb with the small screw socket. It is the little brother of the E27 bulb that we know as the old-fashioned light bulb. The bulb is called E14 because it refers to the socket: 14 millimeter diameter.

How do I identify an E14 bulb?

Ok, the easiest way to tell an E14/SES bulb from an E27/ES bulb is:

  1. E27/ES: roughly the same width as your thumb – find E27/ES replacement bulbs.
  2. E14/SES: roughly the same width as your little finger – find E14/SES replacement bulbs.

Is candelabra same as E14?

This adapter will reduce the socket from your chandelier/fixtue from a european (E14) size to the smaller Candelabra (E12) size socket. So you will be able to use a bulb that has a candelabra (E12) base in your fixture that has a european (E14) socket.

Can I use an E27 bulb in an E14 socket?

Don’t get them confused with E27 bulbs, which have a screw base too, but are wider for larger fittings – you can see an example below. There is absolutely no difference in the shape, size and fit between E14 LED and E14 halogen bulbs, so you can just screw in your new LEDs and start saving straight away.

How do I know if my bulb is E12 or E14?

When a ruler is not available, the most common fittings, the E26/E27, and E12/E14, is roughly the same length of an adult’s thumb (the E26/E27) and little finger (the E14, the E12 is 2mm shorter.)

What wattage is an E14 bulb?

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This item LOHAS E14 Mini LED Bulbs, 1.5W SES Bulb, Equivalent to 15W Small Edison Screw Bulbs, 2700K Warm White, 150Lm, Energy Saver, LED Light Bulbs, 4-Pack
Item Shape standard
Light Source Incandescent
Number of Items 4
Wattage 1.5 watts

Is E27 better than E14?

Which is better E14 or E27?

If your chandelier has an E14 lamp holder, you should buy an E14 lamp. If your chandelier has an E27 lamp holder, you should prefer an E27 bulb. Although there are E14 to E27 or E27 to E14 converters, they are not preferred due to their rough appearance.

Can you use E27 bulb in E14?

Convert lamps with an E14 fitting to an E27 fitting allowing you to use larger bulbs for stronger lighting effects. No need for re-wiring or tampering with existing fittings, simply screw into the existing E14 socket and then add your E27 bulb.

What is the difference between E27 and E14 bulbs?

E14 is a 14 mm wide thin screw lamp holder. E27, on the other hand, is a 27 mm wide, thick screwed lamp holder. You can find out what type of bulb you need by measuring the lamp holder width.