🔧 Key Factors When Selecting a Light Bulb for Your Fixture:

1. Fixture Type & Socket Size

• Check the socket base: Common ones include:
• E26 (standard screw-in) – most lamps and ceiling fixtures
• E12 (candelabra) – chandeliers and decorative fixtures
• GU10 or MR16 – track or recessed lighting
• Look at the fixture label or old bulb for exact specs.

2. Wattage Limits

• Never exceed the maximum wattage listed on the fixture—it’s a fire hazard.
• With LED bulbs, you can use a lower wattage that gives off more light, e.g., a 10W LED = 60W incandescent equivalent.

3. Bulb Shape

• A19 – standard bulb for most fixtures
• BR30 / PAR38 – for recessed or can lighting
• G25 / G40 – globe bulbs for vanities
• Candle / Torpedo – for chandeliers

4. Light Color (Kelvin Temperature)

• 2700K–3000K: Warm white – cozy, great for bedrooms/living rooms
• 3500K–4100K: Neutral white – good for kitchens and workspaces
• 5000K–6500K: Daylight – bright, energizing, good for task lighting

5. Brightness (Lumens)

• 450 lumens = about 40W incandescent
• 800 lumens = 60W
• 1100 lumens = 75W

Choose based on how bright you want the space to feel.

6. Dimmable?

• If your fixture is on a dimmer, make sure the bulb is dimmable and compatible with your dimmer switch.