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NEMA Publishes Two Lighting Standards

Leviton G24 lampholder for CFLs.

Leviton G24 lampholder for CFLs.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published ANSI/ANSLG C81.61-2009 Electrical Lamp Bases—Specifications for Bases (Caps) for
Electric Lamps and ANSI/ANSLG C81.62-2009 Electric Lampholders. Both documents were last revised in 2007.

C81.61 and C81.62 respectively cover lamp bases (caps) and lampholders for electric lamps. Both standards were revised to include G24 lampholder and base dimensions.

ANSI/ANSLG C81.61 may be downloaded free here. ANSI/ANSLG C81.62 may be downloaded free here. Or call IHS at 800.854.7179 (US) or 303.397.7956 (international) to purchase hard copies of C81.61 for $380 and C81.62 for $280.

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