Ansi C78 20

ANSI C78.
20-2003
Revision of ANSI C78.20-1995
American National Standard

for electric lamps
A, G, PS, and Similar Shapes
with E26 Medium Screw Bases
ANSI C78.20-2003

Approved October 30, 2003
Secretariat: ANSLG - National Electrical Manufacturers Association
For Electric Lamps
A, G, PS, and Similar Shapes

with E26 Medium Screw Bases
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Table of Contents
Foreword.
iv
Part I
General Information
Scope.
1
1
Normative References
Definitions and abbreviations....
Lamp designations..
Bulb designations.
Bulb finish.
Lamp space drawings..
Electrical Characteristics...
Requirements
10
Information for Luminaire Design..
11
Assessment...
12
Sampling
Part II
Lamp Classes
Table 1
Standard Lamps with A, G, PS, and Similar Bulbs with Medium Screw Bases.
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9
Table 2
Reduced Wattage Lamps with A, G, PS, and Similar Bulbs with Medium Screw Bases
14
Part III
Lamp Space Drawings
15
Annex A
Qualifying Limit Tables...
35
37
Annex B
Statistical Concepts and Basis of this Standard.
39
Annex C
Bibliography..
40
Annex D
Informative References..
41
Annexes
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Foreword (This Foreword is not part of ANSI C78.20-2003.)

Suggestions for improvement of this standard should be submitted to the Secretariat C78, American
National Standard Lighting Group, 1300 North 17th Street, Suite 1847, Rosslyn, VA 22209.
This standard was processed and approved by Accredited Standards Committee on

Electric Lamps, C78, and its Working Group, C78 WG-1 for Incandescent, Photo, and
Stage-Studio Lamps. Committee approval of the standard does not necessarily imply
that all committee members voted for that approval.
Information concerning the approval of this standard is based on the documents listed
in the table below:
Amendment/Change
New Edition
CDV
78(1)/4111
David Mullen, Chairman, C78

Bernie Rachel, Technical Coordinator
Randolph N. Roy, Secretariat
Matthew C. Clark, Coordinating Editor
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ANSI C78.20-2003

PART I General Information
1 Scope
This standard sets forth physical and electrical characteristics of the group of incandescent lamps
that have A, G, PS, and similar bulb shapes with E26 single and double contact medium screw
bases including the reduced wattage versions. Only clear, inside frost, frost-equivalent, and white
bulb finishes are acknowledged. Excluded from this standard are tungsten-halogen and
projection lamps.
Other groups of incandescent lamps are covered in the following associated standards:
ANSI C78.21-2003, American National Standard for Electric Lamps - Incandescent Lamps, PAR and R Shapes
ANSI C78.22-1995, American National Standard for Electric Lamps - Incandescent Lamps, A, G,
PS, and Similar Shapes with E39 Mogul Screw Bases
ANSI C78.23-1995, American National Standard for Electric Lamps - Incandescent Lamps, Miscellaneous Types
Many of the lamps covered by this standard do not relate to internationally standardized lamps
that appear in International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards. The subject lamps are
not limited with regard to design life as are those in IEC 60064, Tungsten Filament Lamps for
1
Domestic and Similar General Lighting Purposes . Their physical size may or may not comply
with similarly rated IEC types.
2 Normative references
The following standards contain provisions, which through reference in this text, constitute
provisions of this American National Standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated
were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this
American National Standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most
recent editions of the standards indicated below.
ANSI C78.30-1997, Procedure for Use in Preparation of Incandescent Lamp Space Drawings
ANSI/IEC C78.60360-2002, Standard Method of Measurement of Lamp Cap Temperature Rise
ANSI C79.1-2002, Nomenclature for Glass Bulbs Intended for Use with Electric Lamps
ANSI C81.61-1990 (R1996), Electrical Lamp Bases
ANSI C81.63-1991 (R1996), Gauges for Electrical Lamp Bases and Lampholders
ANSI/IEC 60432:1-2002, Incandescent Lamps - Safety Specifications - Tungsten Filament Lamps
for Domestic and Similar General Lighting Purposes - Part 1
IESNA LM-45-2000, IESNA Approved Method for Electrical and Photometric Measurements of
General Service Incandescent Filament Lamps
IESNA LM-54-1999, IESNA Guide to Lamp Seasoning
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3 Definitions and abbreviations

In addition to bulb and base codes that are defined in the standards listed in Section 2, the
following terms common to the industry are utilized in this standard.
3.1 MOL (Maximum Overall Length): Distance along the lamp axis from the base eyelet solder
to the top of the bulb.
3.2 LCL (Light Center Length): Distance from the base eyelet solder to the center of the lightemitting filament of the lamp which is sometimes needed for luminaire design.
3.3 Class: A grouping of like lamps having the same rated wattage, bulb shape, base, MOL, and
bulb finish, including two or more voltage ratings within a voltage range. Each line item in Tables
1 and 2 is a class.
3.4 Voltage range: A series of rated voltages related to commonly available supply lines.
Footnotes to Tables 1 and 2 list several common voltage ranges applying to classes of lamps in this standard.
3.5 Rated wattage: The wattage marked on the lamp. See IESNA LM-45 for measurement of lamp wattage.
3.6 Rated voltage: The voltage marked on the lamp. If lamps are marked with a voltage range, it
shall be interpreted that they are appropriate for use on any line voltage within that range. Consult
manufacturers catalog to determine design voltage.
3.7 Base temperature rise: The surface temperature rise above ambient temperature of a
standard test lampholder fitted to the lamp. Maximum base temperature rise limits apply to baseup burn position at which maximum rise occurs unless lamps are restricted to other burn positions
by their manufacturers. See ANSI/IEC C78.60360 for method of measurement.
3.8 Service: The field of most common application for a given lighting source. Service as used in
this standard is not necessarily the only application.
3.9 Group: A grouping of lamps of the same rated wattage whose rated voltages fall within the
same voltage range (e.g.100 to 150V).
3.10 Type: Lamps identical in electrical and photometry ratings independent of base type.
3.11 Manufacturer: An organization making lamps within the scope of this standard at one or
more nominated factories having a common quality management.
3.12 Production: The number of lamps, within the scope of this standard, manufactured in a
factory within a 12-month period.
3.13 Total production: The number of lamps, within the scope of this standard, manufactured in
all the nominated factories of a single manufacturer within a 12 month period.
3.14 Whole production: The production of all types of lamps within the scope of this standard
manufactured during a period of twelve months and named in a list by the manufacturer.
3.15 Inspection test quantity (I.T.Q.): The number of lamps to be tested with the intention of
determining acceptability of the whole production as to dimensional requirements.
3.16 Rating test quantity (R.T.Q.): The number of lamps to be tested with the intention of
determining acceptability, of the whole production, as related to initial readings.
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3.17 Initial readings: The electrical (wattage) measurements made at the end of the aging or
seasoning period.
3.18 Test voltage: The rated voltage unless otherwise specified. If lamps are marked with a
range voltage, the test voltage shall be taken as the mean of this range, unless otherwise
specified.
3.19 Lumen maintenance: The ratio of luminous flux at 70% of rated life to the initial luminous
flux, expressed as a percentage.
3.20 Qualifying limit (QL): The maximum of non-confirming lamps allowed within a given test
quantity to establish compliance of the requirement being tested.
4 Lamp designations
This standard does not place any control over lamp designations. Incandescent lamps are
generally designated by wattage, bulb type, and voltage ratings. The lamp manufacturer may apply
additional codes. See the lamp manufacturers catalogs for detailed information.
5 Bulb designations
Bulb designations used in this standard are defined in ANSI C79.1. Since the traditional eighthinch sizes have long been utilized in some lamp designations, they are used in this standard. Their
metric equivalents are shown in parentheses.
6 Bulb finish
Only lamps with clear, inside frost, frost-equivalent, or translucent white bulb finishes are
considered in this standard. However, it should not be interpreted that each of these finishes is
available for each class listed in Part II. Silver bowl, enamel, transparent, and other special
coatings are not covered by this standard.
7 Lamp space drawings

For each bulb, base, and MOL category, lamp space drawings in Part III of this standard show the
maximum limits of the space that may be occupied by any part of the bulb. A typical bulb shape is
shown, as a dashed line, within that maximum space. The space shown shall accommodate the
longest and shortest lamps with maximum bowl and neck diameters, and maximum bulb
eccentricity. These drawings were prepared according to the lamp space drawing procedures in
ANSI C78.30.
The following general conditions apply to the construction of these space drawings:
a. Straight lines are used as much as possible to simplify the space outlines. All compromises
with the actual space are in excess of the actual space required.
b. All excursions of a lamp bulb are shown relative to a fixed-position base.
c. Bulb eccentricity with respect to the base axis is a combination of allowances for angular tilt
(skewness) and lateral displacement (true eccentricity). An eccentricity angle of 3 degrees
generally applies to incandescent lamps, unless special applications require tighter limits.
d. The base contact-making gauge for each type of base controls the space near the rim of the
base, in the base-to-neck transition zone. See ANSI C81.63 for base contact making gauges.
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e. All dimensions are in millimeters unless otherwise specified.
f. The figure numbers shown in the figures and in Tables 1 and 2 under the Lamp Space
Drawing column directly relate to the former American National Standards for that category.
For instance, Figure C78.20-204 was derived from the former standard ANSI C78.204-1949.
8 Electrical characteristics
The values of lamp voltage, current, and wattage shown in Part II are those nominal values that
apply after the lamps have been seasoned. See IESNA LM-54 for guidelines on lamp seasoning.
9 Requirements
9.1 Screw shell-type bases, including the E26/24 medium and E26d double-contact medium
screw bases and gauges for checking bases, shall comply with ANSI C81.61 and ANSI C81.63.
9.2 Individual lamps shall satisfy limits for MOL that apply to their class as shown in Tables 1 and 2.
9.3 All finished lamps shall have controlled dimensions, bulb size, and eccentricity such that they
occupy the space within the dimensions shown in the appropriate lamp space drawing in Part III.
9.4 The initial wattage of individual lamps shall not exceed 104% +0.5 watts for 115, 120, and
125-volt lamps and 105% +0.5 watts for all other voltages.
9.5 The average base-temperature rise of samples of a lamp of any specific rated voltage shall
not be greater than the limit shown for the lamp class in Tables 1 and 2.
Base temperature rise is specified for A-line general lighting, three-way, and ceiling fan service
lamps. Higher limits are specified for ceiling fan lamps where heat resistant lampholders or other
burn positions are recommended. Consult manufacturers' recommendations.
9.6 See ANSI/IEC 60432-1 for other safety requirements of A, G, PS, and other similar shaped
lamps with medium screw bases.
10 Information for luminaire design

10.1 Burning position
Certain incandescent lamps are restricted to certain burning position during operation. Three way
lamps, for example, may be designed for base-down burning only. Other limitations on burning
position may apply, and these are noted in the "Comments" column in Tables 1 and 2.
Misapplications of certain lamps could cause overheating of a luminaire.
10.2 Base temperature rise
Lampholders in which lamps in this standard are used may be low temperature with paper or
plastic linings or heat resistant with ceramic or porcelain linings.
Maximum base temperature rise limits are set to insure compatibility with the lampholder. In UL
496 lampholder linings are heat tested at 150C (125K rise), and in ANSI/UL 153 maximum
allowable temperature for low temperature materials is also 150C. Accordingly, maximum lamp
base temperature rise limits are set with some margin below that temperature unless heat
resistant lampholders are recommended for the lamp by its manufacturer.
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Also in ANSI/UL 153, portable luminaires with base up lampholders are subject to temperature
tests in which temperature of low temperature materials must not exceed 150C. As a result, low
temperature lampholders in portable luminaires are usually base down because in the base down
position lamp base temperature rise is much lower. Also, or this reason three-way lamps are
restricted to base down burn in Tables 1 and 2.
Finally, maximum base temperature rise limits in Tables 1 and 2 are based on white lamps used
in UL 1598 luminaire heat tests. Lamps of other colors at a given wattage and bulb size are likely
to have higher base temperature, and the maximum limits in Tables 1 and 2 may be exceeded.
Thus it may be necessary to use such lamps in high temperature lampholders.
10.3 Protection
The lamps listed in this standard are intended for indoor use in luminaires of the proper rating.
11 Assessment
Satisfying the requirements of Section 9 assessed on the following basis proves compliance:
11.1 Compliance of manufacturers test data
11.1.1 The assessment shall be based on test data in the manufacturers records from all
nominated factories under the common quality management grouped together, which meets the
requirements of clause 11.1.3.
11.1.2 The manufacturer shall declare a list of lamp types and marks of origin which are to be
within the scope of this standard. Notifications of additions or deletions may be made at any time.
11.1.3 The whole production of a manufacturer shall be considered as satisfying the requirements
of this standard if the conditions of sub-clauses 11.1.4 and 11.1.5 are met for at least 75%
(rounded to the nearest whole number) of the total number of types.
11.1.4 Dimensional
A type from the whole production of a manufacturer shall be considered to comply with the
dimensional requirements for that type, if the number of lamps in the manufacturers records
failing the dimensional requirements of sub-clause 9.2 does not exceed the qualifying limit shown
in Table A1.
11.1.5 Initial readings
A type from the whole production of manufacturer shall be considered to comply with the initial
reading requirements for that type if the number of lamps in the manufacturers records, whose
wattage is above the limitation of 9.4, does not exceed the qualifying limit given in Table A2.
12 Sampling
12.1 Principles of sampling
The lamps for testing shall be selected so as to ensure proper representation.
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It is not necessary to replace an accidentally broken lamp if the result of the test (approval or
rejection) is not affected by its replacement, provided the required quantity of lamps for any
subsequent test is available. If replaced, a broken lamp shall be neglected in calculating the test
results. Accidentally broken lamps include, for example, lamps damaged during handling and
transportation, and also lamps becoming defective for reasons not connected with the purpose of
a particular test being applied.
12.2 Manufacturers' test data
The manufacturer shall make available all the data of his finished product tests pertinent to the
lamp types on the manufacturers nominated list and the requirements of this standard.
These test data shall refer to a sufficient number of lamps, regularly selected over a 12 month
period, so when totaled is representative of the whole production.
12.3 Inspection test quantity (I.T.Q.)
There shall be selected an inspection test quantity (I.T.Q.) totaling at least 200 lamps. This
selection shall be made at regular intervals during a period of 12 months.
12.4 The I.T.Q. shall contain lamp representatives of the four largest groups, with a minimum of
40 lamps per group.
a. For each of the groups, which together with the four largest groups make up at least 75% of the
production, a minimum of 20 lamps is required.
b. When a number of types make up a group, test quantities shall be selected from each of those
types which make up at least 50% of the production of that group.
12.5 Rating test quantity (R.T.Q.)
A rating test quantity totaling at least 300 lamps, which may include the I.T.Q. lamps, shall contain
lamps representative of the four largest groups, with a minimum of 50 lamps per group. For each
of the other groups, a minimum of 30 lamps is required.
12.6 Provided the above I.T.Q. and R.T.Q. requirements have been satisfied, any types in the
manufacturers records for which there are less than the minimum quantities of 20 and 30 lamps
respectively shall not be considered.
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PART II - Lamp Classes
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Table 1 - Standard Lamps with A, G, PS, and Similar Bulbs with E26 Single Contact and E26d Double Contact Medium Screw Bases
Max.
Lamp Maximum
Light Center
Rated
Base
Overall Length
Length
Wattage
Rated
Temp.
(MOL)
(LCL)
or
Lamp Space Rise K
Voltage
Bulb
Base
Current
Drawing
(Note 1)
(Note 2)
(Note 3)
Service
Comments
mm
inches
mm
inches
(Note 4)
7.5
S11(S35)
E26
57.2
2-1/4
---
---
C78.20-201
--
General
--
10
S14(S44)
E26
88.9
3-1/2
63.53.2
2-1/21/8
C78.20-203
--
General
--
11
S14(S44)
E26
88.9
3-1/2
63.53.2
2-1/21/8
C78.20-203
--
General
--
15
A15(A48)
E26
88.9
3-1/2
60.33.2
2-3/81/8
C78.20-204
--
General
--
15
A17(A54)
E26
92.1
3-5/8
60.33.2
2-3/81/8
C78.20-205
--
Train, country
home
--
15
A17(A54)
E26
92.1
3-5/8
60.33.2
2-3/81/8
C78.20-205
--
Train, country
home
--
15
S14(S44)
E26
88.9
3-1/2
63.53.2
2-1/21/8
C78.20-203
--
Locomotive
--
25
A19(A60)
E26
100
3-15/16
63.53.2
2-1/21/8
C78.20-206
95
General
--
8A
25
A19(A60)
E26
108
4-1/4
63.53.2
2-1/21/8
C78.20-210
95
General
--
25
A19(A60)
E26
100
3-15/16
63.53.2
2-1/21/8
C78.20-206
--
Train, country
home
--
10
25
A19(A60)
E26
100
3-15/16
63.53.2
2-1/21/8
C78.20-206
--
Train
--
11
25
A19(A60)
E26
100
3-15/16
63.53.2
2-1/21/8
C78.20-206
--
General
--
12
1.0 Amp
30V
A19(60)
E26
100
3-15/16
63.53.2
2-1/21/8
C78.20-206
--
Street railway
--
13
30-70-100
A21(A67)
E26d
134.9
5-5/16
---
---
C78.20-216
120
Three-way
Note 5
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No.
Max.
Lamp Maximum
Light Center
Rated
Base
Overall Length
Length
Wattage
Rated
Temp.
(MOL)
(LCL)
or
Voltage
Bulb
Base
Lamp Space Rise K
Current
(Note 1)
(Note 2)
(Note 3)
Drawing
Service
Comments
(Note 4)
mm
inches
mm
inches
14
36
A19(A60)
E26
100
3-15/16
55.63.2
2-3/161/8
C78.20-206
--
Street railway
headlight
--
15
36
A21(A67)
E26
112.7
4-7/16
73.03.2
2-7/81/8
C78.20-215
--
Street railway
--
16
40
A15(A48)
E26
88.9
3-1/2
60.33.2
2-3/81/8
C78.20-204
125
Ceiling fan
Note 6
17
40
A15(A48)
E26
88.9
3-1/2
60.33.2
2-3/81/8
C78.20-204
--
Appliance
--
18
40
A19(A60)
E26
108
4-1/4
73.03.2
2-7/81/8
C78.20-210
95
General
--
19
40
A19(A60)
E26
112.7
4-7/16
79.44.8
3-1/83/16
C78.20-211
95
General
--
20
1.6 Amp
30V
A21(A67)
E26
112.7
4-7/16
73.03.2
2-7/81/8
C78.20-215
--
Street railway
--
21
50
A19(A60)
E26
112.7
4-7/16
79.44.8
3-1/83/16
C78.20-211
120
General
--
22
50
A19(A60)
E26
100
3-15/16
63.53.2
2-1/21/8
C78.20-206
--
Rough
service
--
23
50
A21(A67)
E26
125.4
4-15/16
85.74.8
3-3/83/16
C78.20-217
--
Train, country
home
--
24
50
A21(A67)
E26
125.4
4-15/16
85.74.8
3-3/83/16
C78.20-217
--
Train, country
home
--
25
50
A19(A60)
E26
100
3-15/16
63.53.2
2-1/21/8
C78.20-206
--
General
--
26
50-100-150
A21(A67)
E26d
134.9
5-5/16
---
---
C78.20-216
120
Three-way
Note 5
27
50-200-250
A23(A71)
E26d
150.8
5-15/16
---
---
C78.20-227
120
Three-way
Note 5
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No.
Max.
Lamp Maximum
Rated
Light Center
Base
Overall Length
Wattage
Length
Rated
Temp.
(MOL)
or
(LCL)
Voltage
Bulb
Base
Lamp Space Rise K
Current
(Note 1)
(Note 2)
(Note 3)
Drawing
(Note 4)
Service
Comments
mm
inches
mm
inches
28
56
A21(A67)
E26
112.7
4-7/16
73.03.2
2-7/81/8
C78.20-215
--
Street railway
--
29
60
A15(A48)
E26
88.9
3-1/2
60.33.2
2-3/81/8
C78.20-204
140
Ceiling fan
Note 6
30
60
A19(60)
E26
112.7
4-7/16
79.44.8
3-1/83/16
C78.20-211
120
General
--
31
60
A19(A60)
E26
112.7
4-7/16
61.93.2
2-7/161/8
C78.20-215
--
Traffic signal
Note 7
32
64
A21(A67)
E26
112.7
4-7/16
61.93.2
2-7/161/8
C78.20-215
--
Traffic signal
Note 7
33
67
A21(A67)
E26
112.7
4-7/16
61.93.2
2-7/161/8
C78.20-215
--
Traffic signal
Note 7
34
69
A21(A67)
E26
112.7
4-7/16
61.93.2
2-7/161/8
C78.20-215
--
Traffic signal
Note 7
35
75
A19(A60)
E26
112.7
4-7/16
79.44.8
3-1/83/16
C78.20-211
120
General
--
36
75
A21(A67)
E26
134.9
5-5/16
98.44.8
3-7/83/16
C78.20-216
--
Rough
service
--
37
94
P25(P79)
E26
120.7
4-3/4
52.43.2
2-1/161/8
C78.20-226
--
Street railway
headlamp
--
38
100
A19(A60)
E26
112.7
4-7/16
79.44.8
3-1/83/16
C78.20-211
120
General
--
39
100
A21(A67)
E26
134.9
5-5/16
98.44.8
3-7/83/16
C78.20-216
--
General
--
40
100
A21(A67)
E26
112.7
4-7/16
76.23.2
31/8
C78.20-215
--
Locomotive
Headlight
--
41
100
A21(A67)
E26
134.9
5-5/16
98.44.8
3-7/83/16
C78.20-216
--
General,
rough service
--
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Lamp Space
Drawing
Max.
Base
Temp.
Rise K
(Note 4)
31/8
C78.20-215
61.93.2
2-7/161/8
6-1/16
111.14.8
154
6-1/16
E26d
112.7
A21(A67)
E26
A21(A67)
150
50
150
51
Lamp Maximum
Overall Length
(MOL)
mm
inches
Line
No.
Rated
Wattage
or
Current
Rated
Voltage
(Note 1)
Bulb
(Note 2)
Base
(Note 3)
42
100
A21(A67)
E26
112.7
4-7/16
76.23.2
43
100
A21(A67)
E26
112.7
4-7/16
44
100
A23(A71)
E26
154
45
101
A23(A71)
E26
46
107
A21(A67)
47
116
48
150
49
Light Center
Length
(LCL)
mm
inches
Service
Comments
--
Spotlight,
Floodlight
--
C78.20-215
--
Traffic signal
Note 7
4-3/83/16
C78.20-218
--
Train
--
111.14.8
4-3/83/16
C78.20-218
--
Street railway
--
4-7/16
61.93.2
2-7/161/8
C78.20-215
--
Traffic signal
Note 7
112.7
4-7/16
61.93.2
2-7/161/8
C78.20-215
--
Traffic signal
Note 7
E26
139.7
5-1/2
1004.8
3-15/163/16
C78.20-262
120
General
--
A21(A67)
E26
112.7
4-7/16
61.93.2
2-7/161/8
C78.20-215
--
Traffic signal
Note 7
A21(A67)
E26
112.7
4-7/16
76.23.2
31/8
C78.20-215
--
Traffic signal
Note 7
150
A23(A71)
E26
160.3
6-5/16
117.54.8
4-5/83/16
C78.20-253
120
General
--
52
150
P25(P79)
E26
120.7
4-3/4
76.23.2
31/8
C78.20-226
--
Traffic signal
Note 7
53
200
A23(A71)
E26
160.3
6-5/16
117.54.8
4-5/83/16
C78.20-253
120
General
--
54
200
PS25(PS79)
E26
176.2
6-15/16
133.44.8
5-1/43/16
C78.20-220
--
General
--
55
200
PS30(PS95)
E26
204.8
8-1/16
152.46.4
61/4
C78.20-221
--
General
--
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Drawing
Max.
Base
Temp.
Rise K
(Note 4)
Service
Comments
61/4
C78.20-221
--
General
--
103.24.8
4-1/163/16
C78.20-262
120
General
--
8-1/16
152.46.4
61/4
C78.20-221
--
Street railway
--
130.2
5-1/8
76.23.2
31/8
C78.20-233
--
Spotlight,
floodlight
Note 7
E26
120.7
4-3/4
76.23.2
31/8
C78.20-226
--
Locomotive
headlight
--
P25(P79)
E26
120.7
4-3/4
76.23.2
31/8
C78.20-226
--
Locomotive
Headlight
--
P25(P79)
E26
120.7
4-3/4
76.23.2
31/8
C78.20-226
--
Spotlight,
floodlight
Note 7
300
PS25(PS79)
E26
176.2
6-15/16
133.44.8
5-1/43/16
C78.20-220
--
General
Note 8
300
PS30(PS95)
E26
204.8
8-1/16
152.46.4
61/4
C78.20-221
--
General
Note 8
Lamp Maximum
Overall Length
(MOL)
mm
inches
Light Center
Length
(LCL)
mm
inches
Line
No.
Rated
Wattage
or
Current
Rated
Voltage
(Note 1)
Bulb
(Note 2)
Base
(Note 3)
56
200
PS30(PS95)
E26
204.8
8-1/16
152.46.4
57
200
A21(A67)
E26
139.7
5-1/2
58
200
PS30(PS95)
E26
204.8
59
250
G30(G95)
E26
60
250
P25(P79)
61
250
62
250
63
64
NOTES:
1. Common lamp voltage ratings for voltage codes are A for 115-125V, 120V, 125V, 125-130V, etc; B for 30V, 32V, or 34V; C for 60V or 64V; D for 220V, 220230V, 230V, 240V, 250V, etc.
2. Standard bulb finishes are clear, inside frost, or frost equivalent coating.
3. Common American terminology for base codes are single-contact medium screw base for E26/24 and double-contact medium screw base E26d.
4. See Clauses 3.7 and 9.5.
5. Base-down burn only. Base temperature rise limits of three-way lamps apply to highest wattage.
6. Use in heat resistant lampholders or other burn positions recommended.
7. Base-down to horizontal burning.
8. Lamps with wattage ratings higher than 250W must be used in lampholders rated at 660W or higher. See UL 496.
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Table 2 - Reduced Wattage Lamps with A, G, PS, and Similar Shapes

and E26 Single-Contact or E26d Double-Contact Medium Screw Bases
Line
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Rated
Wattage
15-135-150
34
35
52
54
55
67
68
70
90
90
95
135
135
Rated
Voltage
(Note 1)
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
Bulb
(Note 2)
A21(A67)
A19(A60)
A19(A60)
A19(A60)
A19(A60)
A19(A60)
A19(A60)
A19(A60)
A19(A60)
A19(A60)
A21(A67)
A19(A60)
A21(A67)
A25(A79)
Base
(Note 3)
E26d
E26
E26
E26
E26
E26
E26
E26
E26
E26
E26
E26
E26
E26
Lamp Maximum
Overall Length
(MOL)
mm
inches
134.9
5-5/16
112.7
4-7/16
112.7
4-7/16
112.7
4-7/16
112.7
4-7/16
112.7
4-7/16
112.7
4-7/16
112.7
4-7/16
112.7
4-7/16
112.7
4-7/16
134.9
5-5/16
112.7
4-7/16
139.7
5-1/2
176.2
6-15/16
Light Center
Length
(LCL)
mm
inches
----79.44.8
3-1/83/16
79.44.8
3-1/83/16
79.44.8
3-1/83/16
79.44.8
3-1/83/16
79.44.8
3-1/83/16
79.44.8
3-1/83/16
79.44.8
3-1/83/16
79.44.8
3-1/83/16
79.44.8
3-1/83/16
96.04.8
3-7/83/16
79.44.8
3-1/83/16
1004.8
3-15/163/16
133.44.8
5-1/43/16
Lamp Space
Drawing
C78.20-216
C78.20-211
C78.20-211
C78.20-211
C78.20-211
C78.20-211
C78.20-211
C78.20-211
C78.20-211
C78.20-211
C78.20-216
C78.20-211
C78.20-262
C78.20-220
Max.
Base
Temp.
Rise K
(Note 4)
120
95
95
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
Comments
Note 5
---------------------------
NOTES:
1. Common lamp voltage ratings for voltage code A are 115-125V, 120V, 125V, 125-130V, etc.
2. Standard bulb finishes are clear, inside frost, or frost equivalent coating.
3. Common American terminology for base codes are single-contact medium screw base for E26/24 and double-contact medium screw base E26d.
4. See Clauses 3.7 and 9.5.
5. Burn base down. Deterioration of low temperature lampholders may result when burned base up.
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5.5
R17.0
39.5 DIA.
45
57.2
24.4
28.2
Bulb:
Base:
Overall Length:
Eccentricity:
S11 (S35)
Medium Screw, E26/24
57.2 (2-1/4 in.) max
49.2 (1-15/16 in.) min
o
3 maximum
All dimensions in millimeters unless otherwise specified.
Figure C78.20-201
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9.0
R21.5
52.0 DIA.
88.9
72
45
26.7
24.4
28.2
Bulb:
Base:
Overall Length:
Eccentricity:
S14(S44)
88.9 (3-1/2 in.) max
79.4 (3-1/8 in.) min
o
3 maximum
All dimensions are millimeters unless otherwise specified.
Figure C78.20-203
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8.5
R23.5
55.5 DIA.
88.9
64
45
26.5
24.4
28.2
Bulb:
Base:
Overall Length:
Eccentricity:
A15 (A48)
88.9 (3-1/2 in.) max
79.4 (3-1/8 in.) min
O
3 Maximum
Figure C78.20-204
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9.0
R26.5
62.0 DIA.
92.1
59
45
32.5
24.4
28.2
Bulb:
Base:
Overall Length:
Eccentricity:
A17(A54)
92.1 (3-5/8 in.) max
82.6 (3-1/4 in.) min
O
3 maximum
Figure C78.20-205
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8.5
R29.75
68.0 DIA.
100.0
60
45
32.5
24.4
28.2
Bulb:
Base:
Overall Length:
Eccentricity:
A19(A60)
100 (3-15/16 in.) max
90.5 (3-9/16 in.) min
o
3 maximum
Figure C78.20-206
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10.0
R29.5
69.0 DIA.
108.0
60
45
33.5
24.4
28.2
38.5 DIA.
Bulb:
Base:
Overall Length:
Eccentricity:
A19(A60)
108 (4-1/4 in.) max
98.4 (3-7/8 in.) min
O
3 maximum
Figure C78.20-210
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10.5
R29.5
69.5 DIA.
112.7
60
45
33.0
24.4
34.0 DIA.
28.2
Bulb:
Base:
Overall Length:
Eccentricity:
A19(A60)
112.7 (4-7/16 in.) max
103.2 (4-1/16 in.) min
O
3 maximum
Figure C78.20-211
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10.5
R32.5
75.5 DIA.
112.7
60
45
31.0
24.4
28.2
Bulb:
Base:
Overall Length:
Eccentricity:
A21(A67)
112.7 (4-7/16 in.) max
104.8 (4-1/8 in.) min
O
3 maximum
Figure C78.20-215
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13.0
R32.5
78.0 DIA.
134.9
63
45
44.0
24.4
37.0 DIA.
28.2
Bulb:
Base:
Overall Length:
Eccentricity:
A21(A67)
Medium Screw, E26/24*
134.9 (5-5/16 in.) max
125.4 (4-15/16 in.) min
O
3 maximum

*Three-way lamps use the double-contact medium screw base, E26d
Figure C78.20-216
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12.0
R32.5
77.0 DIA.
125.4
60
45
39.0
24.4
37.0 DIA.
28.2
Bulb:
Base:
Overall Length:
Eccentricity:
A21(A67)
125.4 (4-15/16 in.) max
115.9 (4-9/16 in.) min
O
3 maximum
Figure C78.20-217
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15.5
R34.5
84.5 DIA.
154.0
65
45
50.0
24.4
40.0 DIA.
28.2
Bulb:
Base:
Overall Length:
Eccentricity:
A23(A71)
154.0 (6-1/16 in.) max
141.3 (5-9/16 in.) min
O
3 maximum
Figure C78.20-218
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16.5
R39.0
94.5 DIA.
176.2
62 30'
45
64.5
24.4
38.0 DIA.
28.2
Bulb:
Base:
Overall Length:
Eccentricity:
PS25(PS79)
176.2 (6-15/16 in.) max
165.1 (6-1/2 in.) min
O
3 maximum
Figure C78.20-220
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21.0
R46.0
113.0 DIA.
204.8
59
45
77.0
24.4
49.0 DIA.
28.2
Bulb:
Base:
Overall Length:
Eccentricity:
PS30(PS95)
204.8 (8-1/16 in.) max
193.7 (7-5/8 in.) min
O
3 maximum
Figure C78.20-221
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11.0
R39.0
89 DIA.
120.7
45
54
24.4
28.2
Bulb:
Base:
Overall Length:
Eccentricity:
P25(P79)
120.7 (4-3/4 in.) max
111.1 (4-3/8 in.) min
O
3 maximum
Figure C78.20-226
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15
R34.5
84 DIA.
56 30'
150.8
45
64.3
24.4
48.4 DIA.
28.2
Bulb:
Base:
Overall Length:
Eccentricity:
A23 (A71)
Double Contact Medium Screw, E26d
150.8 (5-15/16 in.) max
140.3 (5-9/16 in.) min
O
3 maximum
Figure C78.20-227
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13.0
R46.5
106 DIA.
130.2
40
49.5
45
24.4
28.2
Bulb:
Base:
Overall Length:
Eccentricity:
G30(G90)
130.2 (5-1/8 in.) max
117.5 (4-5/8 in.) min
O
3 maximum
Figure C78.20-233
32
26.0
ANSI C78.20-2003
16
R34.5
85 DIA.
160.3
60
45
50.5
24.4
39 DIA.
28.2
Bulb:
Base:
Overall Length:
Eccentricity:
A23 (A71)
160.3 (6-5/16 in.) max
149.2 (5-7/8 in.) min
O
3 maximum
Figure C78.20-253
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13.5
R32.5
78.5 DIA.
139.7
63
45
43.0
24.4
37.5 DIA.
28.2
Bulb:
Base:
Overall Length:
Eccentricity:
A21 (A67)
139.7 (5-1/2 in.) max
125.4 (4-15/16 in.) min
O
3 maximum
Figure C78.20-262
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ANNEXES
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ANNEX A
(normative)
Table A1 - Qualifying Limits for Dimensional Requirements
Number of lamps in records
20 - 34
35 - 54
55 - 74
75 - 95
96 - 116
117 - 138
139 - 161
162 - 184
185 - 208
209 - 231
232 - 257
258 - 281
282 - 307
308 - 332
333 - 357
358 - 383
384 - 409
410 - 436
437 - 461
462 - 488
489 - 515
516 - 542
543 - 569
570 - 596
597 - 623
624 - 650
651 - 677
678 - 706
707 - 733
734 - 761
762 - 789
790 - 817
818 - 845
846 - 873
874 - 901
902 - 929
930 - 958
959 - 987
988 - 1016
1017 or more
Qualifying limit
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
See formula in Annex B
Note: The statistical basis for this table is described in Annex B
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Table A1 - Qualifying Limits for Initial Readings

Number of
lamps in
records
30-34
35-41
42-50
51-60
61-70
71-80
81-90
91-101
102-111
112-122
123-133
134-144
145-154
155-165
166-177
178-188
189-200
201-211
212-223
224-234
235-246
247-258
259-270
271-282
283-293
294-305
306-317
318-329
Qualifying
limit
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Number of
lamps in
records
330-340
341-353
354-365
366-376
377-389
390-401
402-413
414-425
426-437
438-449
450-461
462-473
474-486
487-498
499-510
511-523
524-535
536-547
548-560
561-573
574-586
587-599
600-611
612-624
625-637
638-649
650-661
662-674
Qualifying
limit
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
Note: The statistical basis for this table is described in Annex B
38
Number of
lamps in
Qualifying
records
limit
675-687
60
688-699
61
700-712
62
713-725
63
726-737
64
738-749
65
750-762
66
763-775
67
776-787
68
788-799
69
800-811
70
812-824
71
825-837
72
838-849
73
850-862
74
863-874
75
875-887
76
888-899
77
900-912
78
913-924
79
925-938
80
939-951
81
952-964
82
965-977
83
978-990
84
991-1003
85
1004 and above see
formula in Annex B
ANSI C78.20-2003
ANNEX B
(informative)
Statistical concepts and basis of this standard
Of the various dimensional and performance characteristics covered by this standard, some may be
conveniently checked by gauges on a Go, No-Go basis, and some are ascribed a specific numerical
value. To provide a uniform approach, the former and latter are classified as non-conformities if either
they fail the gauges or if they fall below (or above) a specific value. All the results may then be treated on
an attribute basis, and compliance of each tested parameter assessed be reference to qualifying limits in
the tables.
The qualifying limits are such that there is a 0.975 probability of compliance with each condition provided
that the bulk from which the sample (or samples) is drawn contains approximately:
1. 3% failing any single dimensional requirement
2. 7% outside the requirement for initial wattage rating
Note: Because 0.975 probability of compliance applies to each condition separately, it follows that, at the specified level of quality,
the overall probability of compliance would be somewhat lower (by how much it is not possible to estimate accurately).
For larger samplings of test data than those given in the relevant tables in Appendix A, the qualifying limit
to acceptance shall be obtained from the following formula:
QL = AN + 1.96 AN
100
100
Where:
N = number of lamps in records
A = appropriate percentage shown in 1 or 2 above
QL = qualifying limit for acceptance
If a fraction results, it shall be rounded to the nearest whole number.
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ANNEX C
(informative)
Bibliography
This revised standard ANSI C78.20-2003 contains information included in the following former American
National Standards:
Title
Former Designation
General Service Incandescent Lamps for 120, 125, and

130V Circuits
ANSI C78.100-1976 (R1981)
General Service Incandescent Lamps for 230 and 250V

Circuits
ANSI C78.101-1956 (R1981)
Train, Locomotive, and Country Home Service 30-34 and

60-64 Volts
ANSI C78.102-1949 (R1969)
Incandescent Lamps - Street Railway Service
ANSI C78.103-1976 (R1981)
Incandescent Lamps - Spotlight and Floodlight Service,

120, 125, and 130 Volts
ANSI C78.105-1976 (R1981)
Traffic Signal Incandescent Lamps for 120, 125, and

130 Volt Circuits
ANSI C78.110-1976
Incandescent Lamps S11 Bulb, Medium Screw Base
ANSI C78.201-1949 (R1969)
Incandescent Lamps S14 Bulb, Medium Screw Base
ANSI C78.203-1949 (R1969)
Incandescent Lamps A15 Bulb, Medium Screw Base
ANSI C78.204-1949 (R1969)
ANSI C78.205-1949 (R1969)
ANSI C78.206-1949 (R1969)
ANSI C78.210-1949 (R1969)
ANSI C78.211-1949 (R1969)
ANSI C78.215-1949 (R1969)
A21 Bulb, Medium Screw Base Incandescent Lamp
ANSI C78.216-1971
ANSI C78.217-1949 (R1969)
A23 Bulb, Medium Screw Base Incandescent Lamps
ANSI C78.218-1976
Incandescent Lamps PS25 Bulb, Medium Screw Base
ANSI C78.220-1949 (R1969)
Incandescent Lamps PS30 Bulb, Medium Screw Base
ANSI C78.221-1949 (R1969)
Incandescent Lamps P25 Bulb, Medium Screw Base
ANSI C78.226-1949 (R1969)
A23 Bulb, Double Contact Medium Screw Base

Incandescent Lamps
ANSI C78.227-1977
Incandescent Lamps G30 Bulb, Medium Screw Base
ANSI C78.233-1949 (R1969)
A23 Bulb, Medium Screw Base Incandescent Lamps
ANSI C78.253-1976
A21 Bulb, Medium Screw Base Incandescent Lamp
ANSI C78.262-1971
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ANNEX D
Informative References
ANSI C81.62-1991 (R1996), Lampholders for Electric Lamps
ANSI/UL 153-2002, Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard for Safety - Portable Electric Luminaires
UL 496-1996, Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard for Safety - Edison Base Lampholders
UL 1598-2000, Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard for Safety - Luminaires
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ANSI C78.

Revision of ANSI C78.20-1995

American National Standard

American National Standard

Secretariat: ANSLG - National Electrical Manufacturers Association

For Electric Lamps

A, G, PS, and Similar Shapes

Copyright 2003 by American National Standard Lighting Group - NEMA

Approval of an American National Standard requires verification by ANSI that

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Definitions and abbreviations....

Lamp space drawings..

Information for Luminaire Design..

Lamp Space Drawings

Qualifying Limit Tables...

Statistical Concepts and Basis of this Standard.

Foreword (This Foreword is not part of ANSI C78.20-2003.)

This standard was processed and approved by Accredited Standards Committee on

David Mullen, Chairman, C78

American National Standard

3 Definitions and abbreviations

7 Lamp space drawings

10 Information for luminaire design

PART II - Lamp Classes

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Table 2 - Reduced Wattage Lamps with A, G, PS, and Similar Shapes

PART III - Lamp Space Drawings

All dimensions in millimeters unless otherwise specified.

All dimensions are millimeters unless otherwise specified.

All dimensions are millimeters unless otherwise specified.

All dimensions are millimeters unless otherwise specified.

All dimensions are millimeters unless otherwise specified.

All dimensions are millimeters unless otherwise specified.

All dimensions are millimeters unless otherwise specified.

All dimensions are millimeters unless otherwise specified.

All dimensions are millimeters unless otherwise specified.

All dimensions are millimeters unless otherwise specified.

All dimensions are millimeters unless otherwise specified.

All dimensions are millimeters unless otherwise specified.

All dimensions are millimeters unless otherwise specified.

All dimensions are millimeters unless otherwise specified.

All dimensions are millimeters unless otherwise specified.

All dimensions are millimeters unless otherwise specified.

All dimensions are millimeters unless otherwise specified.

All dimensions are millimeters unless otherwise specified.

Note: The statistical basis for this table is described in Annex B

Table A1 - Qualifying Limits for Initial Readings

Note: The statistical basis for this table is described in Annex B

General Service Incandescent Lamps for 120, 125, and

ANSI C78.100-1976 (R1981)

General Service Incandescent Lamps for 230 and 250V

ANSI C78.101-1956 (R1981)

Train, Locomotive, and Country Home Service 30-34 and

ANSI C78.102-1949 (R1969)

Incandescent Lamps - Street Railway Service

ANSI C78.103-1976 (R1981)

Incandescent Lamps - Spotlight and Floodlight Service,

ANSI C78.105-1976 (R1981)

Traffic Signal Incandescent Lamps for 120, 125, and

Incandescent Lamps S11 Bulb, Medium Screw Base