LED bulbs can directly replace the fluorescent lamp or energy saving lamps.
According to the different lamp bases and lamp cups, the LED bulbs are divided into several types:
E series: E26, E27, E14
E means screw base, digit number is the diameter(mm) of lamp base
GU series: GU10,
GU20, GU24, GU5.3
GU is a type of bayonet mount base , digit number is the distance(mm) between the two pins.
So GU10 means 16 x 1/8=2 inches lamp Multifaceted (Mirror)Reflector lamp cup.
MR series: MR16, MR11
MR means Multifaceted (Mirror)Reflector, digit number is the diameter(1/8 inches)of lamp cup.
So MR16 means 16 x 1/8=2 inches lamp Multifaceted (Mirror)Reflector lamp cup.
PAR series: PAR20、PAR30、PAR36、PAR38、PAR46、PAR56、PAR64
PAR means Parabolic aluminized reflector, digit number is the diameter(1/8 inches)of lamp cup.
So PAR20 means 20 x 1/8=2.5 inches lamp cup.