ANSI Revises American National Standard for Electric Lamp Bases

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) announced that ANSI Accredited Standards Committee C81 revised ANSI C81.61-2016 American National Standard for Electric Lamp Bases—Specifications for Bases (Caps) for Electric Lamps. This standard sets forth the specifications for bases (caps) used on electric lamps. This revision includes specifications for the G8 base.

NEMA’s Lighting Systems Division, as secretariat of ANSI’s ASC C81 for Bases, Lampholders and Gauges, is looking for industry experts in the User, General Interest, and Producer categories to participate in standards development activities. Contact NEMA at nemalighting@nema.org if interested. Indicate your interest category and your area of expertise.

ANSI C81.61-2016 may be purchased in hard copy or electronic download for $492 on the NEMA website. 

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