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  • ANSI C81.64:2005 (R2014)

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    American National Standard—Guidelines and General Information for Electrical Lamp Bases, Lampholders and Gauges

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  30-06-2020

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  19-06-2020

    Publisher:  National Electrical Manufacturers Association

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    Foreword
    Part 1 - general
     1 Scope
     2 Normative references
     3 International Designation of Lamp Bases and
        Lampholders
     4 General Information on Screw Shell Lamp Bases,
        Holders and Gauges
     5 Nonproliferation Policy for Base and Lampholder
        Fits
     6 Holding Systems for Small Integral Reflector
        Projection Lamps with Rims of Various Sizes
     7 Fit System for G5 and G13 Based Tabular Fluorescent
        Lamps and Lampholders
     8 Guidelines for the retention of bases in lampholders
     9 Information on Gauge Design
     10 Recommended Tolerances for Gauges
     11 Creepage Distances and Clearances for Bases on Finished
        Lamps
    Part II - Annexes
     Annex A Formats for ANSI Standard Sheets
     Annex B Historical Background of the Edison Screw Fit

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    Gives guidance and information to designers and testing personnel on the use of ANSI_IEC C81.61, ANSI_IEC C81.62 and ANSI_IEC C81.63 and their supplements.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Electrical Manufacturers Association
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    ANSI C78.43 : 2013 ELECTRIC LAMPS - SINGLE-ENDED METAL HALIDE LAMPS
    ANSI C81.63 : 2007(R2014) GAUGES FOR ELECTRIC LAMP BASES AND LAMPHOLDERS
    ANSI C78.60432.3:2007 American National Standard for Electric Lamps—Incandescent Lamps—Safety Specifications, Part 3: Tungsten Halogen (TH) Lamps (Non-Vehicle)

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    ANSI C81.62 : 2017 ELECTRIC LAMPHOLDERS
    ANSI C78.81:2016 American National Standard for Electric Lamps—Double-Capped Fluorescent Lamps—Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics
    ANSI C81.61 : 2017 ELECTRIC LAMP BASES - SPECIFICATIONS FOR BASES (CAPS) FOR ELECTRIC LAMPS
    IEC 60400:2017 Lampholders for tubular fluorescent lamps and starterholders
    ANSI C78.1421-2002 American National Standard for Dimensions and Centering Systems for Projection Lamps—35 mm Integral Reflector, Rim Reference Lamps with GZ4 Bases
    ISO/IEC Guide 51:2014 Safety aspects Guidelines for their inclusion in standards
    ANSI C78.1417-1997 American National Standard for 1.65 in. (42 mm) Integral Reflector, Rim Reference Projection Lamps with GX5.3 or GY5.3 Bases—Dimensions and Centering Systems
    IEC 60061-4:2005 CSV Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety - Part 4: Guidelines and general information
    ANSI C78.1413:2001 American National Standard for Dimensions and Centering Systems for Projection Lamps—51 mm (2 in.) Integral Reflector, Rim Reference Lamps with GX5.3, GY5.3 and GU5.3 Bases
    UL 496:14ED 2017-09 Lampholders
    ANSI C81.63 : 2007(R2014) GAUGES FOR ELECTRIC LAMP BASES AND LAMPHOLDERS
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