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Choosing an Electrical Switch

Replace hard-to-grip miniature bulbs in equipment such as panels, instruments, indicators, and signs. Install new bulbs without leaving behind oil from your fingers that can cause bulbs to burn out.

Style A are rubber for a good grip on bulbs. Use one end for bulbs between 1/4" and 3/8” dia.; use the other end for 3/4” to 1” dia. bulbs.

Style B have a spring-loaded lever—squeeze the lever to grasp bulbs more securely than style A.

Style	For Bulb Dia. Range	Overall Lg.	Material	Handle Material		Each
A	1/4"-3/8" and 3/4"-1"	3"	Rubber	__	000000	000000
B	0.2"-0.31"	4"	Steel	Plastic	000000	00000

Suction-Cup Light Bulb Changers

These changers create a vacuum seal against a light bulb. They're often used to change bulbs in recessed lights where there's no room to reach around the bulbs. They include three bulb changers to cover a wide range of bulb shapes. Bulb shape numbers starting with A, G, P, and PS are standard-household, globe-, or pear-shaped light bulbs. PAR, and R bulbs are found in spotlights or floodlights, or recessed can lights.

Connect a twist-lock handle (sold separately) to extend your reach.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

For Bulb Shape No.	For Max. Bulb Dia.	O'all Lg.		Each
A15, A17, A19, A21, A23, G16 1/2, G18 1/2, G25, G30, P25, PAR16, PAR20, PAR30, PAR36, PAR38, PS25, PS30, PS35, R20, R30, R40, R52, RB52	6 1/2"	12"	0000000	000000

6-18 ft. lg. Twist-Lock Extension Handle

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Broken Light Bulb Removers

Insert removers into broken bulbs and twist to take the bulbs out. A built-in tray collects the glass shards. They require an add-on pole (sold separately). Connect up to four add-on poles to extend your reach.

For Bulb Base
Type	Size	O'all Lg.		Each
Screw In	Medium (Standard Household), Mogul	6 3/8"	0000000	000000

5 ft. lg. Add-On Pole for Light Bulb Changers

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Each

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Sockets for Tubular Light Bulbs

Replace worn sockets in light fixtures. These sockets work with tubular fluorescent bulbs, and some also work with LED bulbs.

Sockets for rapid and preheat ballasts are also known as non-shunted.

Sockets for instant-start ballasts are also known as shunted.

For T5 Bulbs—Fluorescent and LED

For Bi-Pin T5 Bulbs

	For Max.								For Wire
For Ballast Start Type	Bulb Wattage	Voltage	Mount Type	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Material	Color	Gauge	Construction	Specifications Met		Pair
For Bi-Pin Base
Rapid	120W	600V AC	Slide On	1 1/8"	3/4"	1/2"	Plastic	White	18	Solid, Stranded	CSA Certified, UL Listed	0000000	00000

For T8 and T12 Bulbs—Fluorescent

For Bi-Pin T8 and T12 Bulbs

For Single-Pin T8 and T12 Bulbs

	For Max.								For Wire
For Ballast Start Type	Bulb Wattage	Voltage	Mount Type	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Material	Color	Gauge	Construction	Specifications Met		Pair
For Bi-Pin Base
Instant	660W	600V AC	Slide On	1 3/4"	1 1/4"	3/4"	Plastic	White	18	Solid, Stranded	CSA Certified, UL Listed	0000000	000000
For Single Pin Base
Instant	660W	600V AC	Slide On	1 7/8"	1 3/8"	1 7/8"	Plastic	White	18	Solid, Stranded	CSA Certified, UL Listed	0000000	0000

For T8 and T12 Bulbs—Fluorescent and LED

For Bi-Pin T8 and T12 Bulbs

For Recessed Double-Contact T8 and T12 Bulbs

	For Max.								For Wire
For Ballast Start Type	Bulb Wattage	Voltage	Mount Type	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Material	Color	Gauge	Construction	Specifications Met		Pair
For Bi-Pin Base
Rapid, Preheat	660W	600V AC	Slide On	1 3/4"	1 1/4"	3/4"	Plastic	White	18	Solid, Stranded	CSA Certified, UL Listed	0000000	00000
Rapid, Preheat	660W	600V AC	Slide On	2 1/8"	1 1/4"	3/4"	Plastic	White	18	Solid, Stranded	CSA Certified, UL Listed	0000000	0000
For Recessed Double-Contact Base
Rapid, Preheat	660W	600V AC	Slide On	2 3/8"	1 1/2"	2"	Plastic	White	18	Solid, Stranded	CSA Certified, UL Listed	0000000	00000

Tight-Hold Sockets for Tubular Light Bulbs

Lock bulbs in place to prevent vibration from shaking them loose. They replace worn sockets in light fixtures. These sockets work with tubular fluorescent or LED bulbs.

Sockets for rapid and preheat ballasts are also known as non-shunted.

Sockets for instant-start ballasts are also known as shunted.

	For Max.								For Wire
For Ballast Start Type	Bulb Wattage	Voltage	Mount Type	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Material	Color	Gauge	Construction	Specifications Met		Pair
For T8 Bulbs—Fluorescent
For Bi-Pin Base
Rapid, Programmed	600W	600V AC	Slide On	1 3/8"	1 1/8"	3/4"	Plastic	White	18	Solid, Stranded	CSA Certified, UL Listed	0000000	00000
For T8 Bulbs—Fluorescent and LED
For Bi-Pin Base
Instant	660W	600V AC	Slide On	1 3/8"	1 1/8"	3/4"	Plastic	White	18	Solid, Stranded	CSA Certified, UL Listed	0000000	00000
For T8 and T12 Bulbs—Fluorescent and LED
For Bi-Pin Base
Rapid, Preheat	660W	600V AC	Slide On	1 3/8"	1"	3/8"	Plastic	White	18	Solid, Stranded	CSA Certified, UL Listed	0000000	0000

Sockets for Plug-In Compact Light Bulbs

Replace worn sockets in light fixtures. These sockets work with plug-in compact fluorescent and LED bulbs.

Push snap-on sockets onto fixture panels that are 0.023” to 0.039” thick.

Fastener-mount sockets provide more holding power than snap-on sockets so they withstand vibration better.

		For Max.								For Wire		Mount. Holes
	For Bulb Base No.	Bulb Wattage	Voltage	Mount Type	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Material	Color	Gauge	Construction	No. of	Dia.	Specifications Met		Each
For Twin Tube Bulbs—CFL and LED
For Four Pin Base
A	2G11	75W	600V AC	Fastener Mount	1"	1 7/8"	1 1/2"	Plastic	White	18	Solid	2	3/8"	CSA Certified, UL Listed	0000000	00000
For Two-Pin Wedge Base
B	G23	75W	600V AC	Snap On	1 3/8"	1 1/2"	1 3/8"	Plastic	White	18	Solid, Stranded	__	__	CSA Certified, UL Listed	0000000	0000
B	GX23	75W	600V AC	Snap On	1 3/8"	1 1/2"	1 3/8"	Plastic	White	18	Solid, Stranded	__	__	CSA Certified, UL Listed	0000000	0000
C	G23/G23-2	75W	600V AC	Fastener Mount	1 1/4"	1 3/8"	1 1/4"	Plastic	White	18	Solid, Stranded	4	5/32"	CSA Certified, UL Listed	0000000	0000
C	GX23/GX23-2	75W	600V AC	Fastener Mount	1 1/4"	1 3/8"	1 1/4"	Plastic	White	18	Solid, Stranded	4	5/32"	CSA Certified, UL Listed	0000000	0000
D	G23/G23-2	75W	600V AC	Snap On	1 1/8"	1 1/2"	1 3/8"	Plastic	White	18	Solid, Stranded	__	__	CSA Certified, UL Listed	0000000	0000
D	GX23/GX23-2	75W	600V AC	Snap On	1 1/8"	1 1/2"	1 3/8"	Plastic	White	18	Solid, Stranded	__	__	CSA Certified, UL Listed	0000000	0000
For Quad Tube Bulbs—CFL and LED
For Two-Pin Wedge Base
E	G24d-3	75W	600V AC	Fastener Mount	1 3/8"	1 1/2"	1 1/2"	Plastic	White	18	Solid, Stranded	4	5/32"	CSA Certified, UL Listed	0000000	00000
For Quad Tube and Triple U-Shaped Bulbs—CFL and LED
For Four-Pin Wedge Base
F	G24q-3/GX24q-3	75W	600V AC	Fastener Mount	1 3/8"	1 1/2"	1 1/2"	Plastic	White	18	Solid, Stranded	4	5/32"	CSA Certified, UL Listed	0000000	00000
F	GX24q-2	75W	600V AC	Fastener Mount	1 3/8"	1 1/2"	1 1/2"	Plastic	White	18	Solid, Stranded	4	5/32"	CSA Certified, UL Listed	0000000	00000
For Triple U-Shaped Bulbs—CFL and LED
For Four-Pin Wedge Base
F	GX24q-4	75W	600V AC	Fastener Mount	1 3/8"	1 1/2"	1 1/2"	Plastic	White	18	Solid, Stranded	4	5/32"	CSA Certified, UL Listed	0000000	00000

Lamp Sockets for Screw-In Light Bulbs

Without Switch

With Pull Chain

With Knob

Hardwire these sockets to a power source.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

	For Screw-In Base		Pipe
Switch Type	Size	Dia.	Thread Type	Size	Gender	Color	Wire Connection Type	No. of Wire Leads	Specifications Met		Each
For LED, CFL, Halogen, and Incandescent Bulbs
Plastic
Without Switch	Medium (Standard Household)	1 1/16"	NPSM	1/8	Female	Black	Wire Leads	2	UL Listed	00000000	00000
Brass
Without Switch	Medium (Standard Household)	1 1/16"	NPSM	1/8	Female	__	Screw Terminals	__	UL Listed	00000000	0000
Pull Chain	Medium (Standard Household)	1 1/16"	NPSM	1/8	Female	__	Screw Terminals	__	UL Listed	00000000	0000
Knob	Medium (Standard Household)	1 1/16"	NPSM	1/8	Female	__	Screw Terminals	__	UL Listed	00000000	0000

Plug-In Lamp Sockets for Screw-In Light Bulbs

Turn an overhead outlet or an extension cord into a temporary light. These sockets have a two-prong plug for a quick connection.

For Screw-In Base
Size	Dia.	Switch Type	Material	Color	Specifications Met		Each
For LED, CFL, Halogen, and Incandescent Bulbs
Medium (Standard Household)	1 1/16"	Without Switch	Plastic	Brown	UL Listed	00000000	00000

Light Socket Locking Clips

For Bi-Pin Base Bulbs

For Single-Pin and
Recessed
Double-Contact Base Bulbs

Stop vibration from shaking tubular fluorescent and LED bulbs loose.

For Bulb
Base Type	Shape	Shape No.	Material	Specifications Met		Each
For Fluorescent and LED Bulbs
Bi-Pin	Tubular	T8, T12	Plastic	CSA Certified, UL Listed	0000000	00000
Single Pin, Recessed Double Contact	Tubular	T12	Plastic	CSA Certified, UL Listed	0000000	0000

Lamp Pipe

Fully Threaded

Threaded on Both Ends

Connect lamp components and conceal wires when building or repairing lamps.

Fully threaded pipe is often used when the pipe is concealed.

Pipe that is threaded on both ends is smooth in the middle, providing a polished look when pipe is exposed.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Fully Threaded
Lg.	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Gender	Material	Color		Each
30"	1/8	NPSM	Male	Yellow Zinc-Plated Steel	__	00000000	00000
Threaded on Both Ends
30"	3/8	NPSM	Male	Powder-Coated Steel	White	00000000	00000
48"	3/8	NPSM	Male	Powder-Coated Steel	White	00000000	00000

Nut and Washer Assortments for Lamp Pipe

Fasten lamp pipe to a socket or base to build and repair lamps.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Thread Type	Pipe Size	Material	Includes		Each
NPSM	1/8	Brass-Plated Steel	Two Flat Washers, Two Lock Washers, Two Nuts	00000000	00000

Medium Screw-In Socket Adapters for Candelabra Screw-In Sockets

Convert a fixture that uses candelabra-base bulbs to accept medium-base bulbs with these adapters.

For Bulb Base			For Socket Base
Type	Size	Dia.	Type	Size	Dia.		Each
For Incandescent, Halogen, CFL, and LED Bulbs
Screw In	Medium (Standard Household)	1 1/16"	Screw In	Candelabra	1/2"	0000000	00000

Light Socket Extenders

Use these extenders when bulbs are too short to fit into deep or recessed fixtures.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

For Bulb Base			For Socket Base
Type	Size	Dia.	Type	Size	Dia.	Extension Lg.	Material	Specifications Met		Each
For Incandescent, Halogen, CFL, and LED Bulbs
Screw In	Medium (Standard Household)	1 1/16"	Screw In	Medium (Standard Household)	1 1/16"	1 1/4"	Porcelain	UL Listed	00000000	00000

Temporary Light Bulb Sockets

Also known as pigtail holders. Temporarily wire these sockets to provide light during construction. They have a rubber lip that molds around bulbs to form a water-resistant seal.

					Housing
Overall Dia.	Voltage	Screw-In Base Size	Max. Wattage per Bulb	Collar Dia.	Material	Color	Wire Connection Type	Specifications Met		Each
For LED, CFL, Halogen, and Incandescent Bulbs
1 1/2"	120V AC, 208V AC, 240V AC, 277V AC, 480V AC	Medium (Standard Household)	300W	1 5/8"	Ceramic	Yellow	Wire Leads	UL Listed	0000000	000000

Pull Cords for Light Bulb Sockets

To lengthen a pull-chain light switch, these cords have a bead chain connector that snaps onto beaded chain. They have a braided construction and a bell-shaped end fitting so they won't unravel or fray.

Overall Lg.		Each
36"	00000000	00000

Light Bulb Sockets

Install sockets for medium (standard household) screw-in base light bulbs.

Styles A-C mount to outlet boxes.

		Overall									Mounting Holes
Style	Switch Type	Dia.	Lg.	Wd.	Voltage	Max. Wattage per Bulb	Collar Dia.	Housing Material	For Outlet Box Ht.	Mounting Hardware Included	No. of	Dia.	Specifications Met		Each
For LED, CFL, Halogen, and Incandescent Bulbs
A	No Switch	4 1/2"	__	__	120V AC, 208V AC, 240V AC	660W	1 9/16"	Porcelain	3 1/4", 4"	Yes	2	7/32"	UL Listed, CSA Certified	00000000	00000
B	Pull Chain	4 1/2"	__	__	120V AC, 208V AC, 240V AC	250W	1 11/16"	Porcelain	3 1/4", 4"	Yes	2	7/32"	UL Listed, CSA Certified	0000000	00000
C	Pull Chain	4 1/2"	__	__	120V AC	250W	1 5/8"	Porcelain	3 1/4", 4"	Yes	2	7/32"	UL Listed, CSA Certified	0000000	00000
D	No Switch	__	2"	2"	120V AC, 208V AC, 240V AC, 277V AC, 480V AC	660W	1 1/2"	Porcelain	__	No	2	3/16"	UL Listed	00000000	00000

Thumb Light Switches

Rotary

Rocker with Vertical Line/Circle

Rocker

Install these switches inline on a lamp cord.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Rotary Actuator Style
No. of Circuits Controlled	Switch Action	Industry Designation	Color	Message (Location)	Message Color	Switching Current @ Voltage	Wire Connection Type	Specifications Met		Each
1	Stays Switched (Maintained)	SPST-NO	Brown	__	__	3 A @ 125 V AC	Snap On	UL Listed, CSA Certified	00000000	00000
Rocker Actuator Style
1	Stays Switched (Maintained)	SPST-NO	Black	Vertical Line (Top), Circle (Bottom)	White	6 A @ 120 V AC	Snap On	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	00000
1	Stays Switched (Maintained)	SPST-NO	White	__	__	6 A @ 120 V AC	Snap On	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	00000

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Choosing an Electrical Switch

Miniature Light Bulb Changers

Suction-Cup Light Bulb Changers

Broken Light Bulb Removers

Sockets for Tubular Light Bulbs

Tight-Hold Sockets for Tubular Light Bulbs

Sockets for Plug-In Compact Light Bulbs

Lamp Sockets for Screw-In Light Bulbs

Plug-In Lamp Sockets for Screw-In Light Bulbs

Light Socket Locking Clips

Lamp Pipe

Nut and Washer Assortments for Lamp Pipe

Medium Screw-In Socket Adapters for Candelabra Screw-In Sockets

Light Socket Extenders

Temporary Light Bulb Sockets

Pull Cords for Light Bulb Sockets

Light Bulb Sockets

Thumb Light Switches