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I have recently gotten hold of a lamp that seems to require some weird bulbs. I can't seem to figure out what type of bulb goes in there... It looks like it could be in the G9 family, but there is no sleeve to insert the bulb in.

Here is a picture of the socket : the weird socket another angle

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I have tried unscrewing the screws, but the cap it attached to the wires.

Does anyone have a clue what bulbs I need?

Thanks a lot!

Fabrice Mongeau
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  • Hello, and welcome to Stack Exchange. A close-up of the socket would help; if you aren't allowed to post the image, post the URL and someone will be along to edit the image in. – Daniel Griscom Sep 10 '16 at 20:20
  • I have added a close up, but it not as clear as I'd hoped. I'll try to take a better one. – Fabrice Mongeau Sep 12 '16 at 01:42
  • Thanks for the picture. What do you mean by "but the cap it attached to the wires"? – Daniel Griscom Sep 12 '16 at 03:03
  • If I remove the screws, I still cannot remove the bit at the end. At first I thought it was some sort of cap covering the actual socket, but is is the socket. The two slits are where the bulb's prongs should go (I think). – Fabrice Mongeau Sep 12 '16 at 12:23
  • But was it that yellow behind the "left prong" – norcal johnny Sep 13 '16 at 05:53
  • I'd need to get a copy of WD-6 and check the dimensions, but this sure resembles a 2-15R... – ThreePhaseEel Sep 13 '16 at 11:52
  • @ThreePhaseEel, It kinda does, but it seems like the prongs on 2/15R bulbs are angled from each other – Fabrice Mongeau Sep 13 '16 at 12:30
  • @norcaljohnny, I'm not sure, I'll try to figure it out – Fabrice Mongeau Sep 13 '16 at 12:30
  • Do you know what voltage bulbs it needs? Do you know its country of origin? – Andrew Morton Sep 13 '16 at 15:09
  • The lamp has 6 such sockets, that should total around 100 watts. I'm pretty sure the lamp comes from here in Canada. – Fabrice Mongeau Sep 13 '16 at 15:21
  • Based on the pic in @norcaljohnny's answer, I'd say you were correct in your assessment that this is a G9 bulb. Since this appears to be in a chandelier of some sort, I would submit that the bulb does not sit in any sort of protective sleeve, but that the chandelier itself is supposed to protect the bulb from physical contact/damage, but that the bulb remains bare within the fixture. Did you ever get this sorted out? – FreeMan Mar 03 '21 at 14:23
  • @FreeMan We never did sort it out. The lamp ended up on the curb (it was picked up quickly though, hopefully by someone with more bulb knowledge!) – Fabrice Mongeau Mar 03 '21 at 15:33

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I do not think this is a light bulb connection as is and shown in the picture. Without the cap removed and having the ability to see what's behind it, I do not think it may be answered. Look at the photo below for the different light bulb connections.

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NOTE: Whoever gave the thumbs down did me wrong. When I posted my answer the first 2 picks were all that was posted and and the text was rewritten after showing those are screws in the fixture. I simply did not remove my answer because I was not sure if we are supposed to.

This type of light bulb (connectors) is referred to as Double Contact Bayonet light bulbs.

My bedroom ceiling lights all use them and they can be found at most hardware stores like Home Depot, Lowes, and even Walmart.

Removing the light bulb: Push in and turn counterclockwise. When it stops turning it can be pulled out. About a 1/16 of a turn. (opposite for replacing the bulb.)

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norcal johnny
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