by Verda Lassalle | Oct 7, 2019 | Lamp Store
In fluorescent light fixtures, the one or more commonly two sockets that hold the fluorescent tube into the ballast and fixture are called the sockets. They are also known as tombstones, mainly due to their shape. There are many different designs and options in these...
by Verda Lassalle | Jul 10, 2018 | Lamp Store
Bi pin sockets were invented for the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago by Reginald Fessenden. Thomas Edison had already invented a screw-based bulb, and after Westinghouse won the contract to light the World's Fair, Edison refused to allow Westinghouse to use the bulb....
by Verda Lassalle | Jun 30, 2016 | Lamp Store
If you are working with fluorescent lighting you may need to replace the sockets in the fixtures. Although this is not a difficult job, not all sockets are wired the same in fact some are shunted sockets while others are non-shunted. It's important to know what...