Light Sockets & Adapters connect your bulbs to power safely and make lighting projects easier, from quick repairs to full upgrades. This category covers lamp holders and bulb base converters for residential, commercial, and industrial use, helping you swap bulb types, extend fixture life, and move to energy‑saving LEDs without replacing entire fixtures.

Common socket types include E26/E27 medium base, E12 candelabra, E39 mogul, GU10 and G9 pin styles, and bayonet B22. Materials matter: porcelain/ceramic sockets handle higher heat (ideal for high‑wattage, enclosed, or halogen applications), while phenolic and thermoplastic options are lightweight and budget‑friendly. Choose from keyless, pull‑chain, three‑way, pendant, swivel, and weatherproof lampholders to match your fixture and location.

Adapters simplify compatibility. Popular options are base reducers/enlargers (E26↔E12, E39→E26), socket splitters, angled and extension adapters, plug‑in lampholders, socket‑to‑outlet converters, and add‑ons like motion sensor, photocell, and smart bulb adapters. These help add control, aim light, or fit specialty bulbs without rewiring.

Selection tips:
- Match bulb base and socket type precisely (E26, E12, GU10, etc.).
- Check voltage and max wattage; never exceed ratings.
- For hot or enclosed fixtures, choose ceramic and high‑temperature leads.
- For outdoor or damp areas, use gasketed, weather‑resistant, UL/ETL‑listed products.
- For pendants, use strain relief and proper cord grips; for screw‑shell sockets, keep neutral on the shell.
- Avoid stacking multiple adapters, which can add heat and load.

Benefits include faster maintenance, lower costs by reusing fixtures, cleaner LED conversions, and flexible control with dimming and sensors. Whether you need a light socket replacement, a lamp holder for a new pendant, or a bulb base converter to fit an LED, the right socket or adapter improves safety, performance, and compatibility. Browse options by base type, material, rating, and features to get reliable, code‑friendly results on any lighting task.