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Wiring Guidlines for 3-Terminal Socket, and Keyless 3-Way Sockets
with 2-circuit switch
Diagram for wiring keyless 3-
way interior and
separate 2-circuit switch
Wiring diagram for 3-terminal
socket interior (for bottom light)
Commonly Found Sockets, Thread Sizes or Socket Styles:
B15 – bayonet base – Australia and England
B22 – bayonet base – Australia and England
E11 – Mini - Candelabra thread base- Europe
E12 – Candelabra base thread – North America
E14 – Small Edison base thread – Europe
E17 – Intermediate base thread – North America
E26 – Medium base thread – North America
E27 – Medium base thread – Europe
E39 – Mogul base North America
GU 10 – a base for reflector light bulbs that uses a bayonet mount
GU24 – a base for CFL light bulbs or LED bulbs that uses a bayonet mount bi-pin connector
Lamp Cord Acronyms & Explanations:
SPT cord
SVT cord
SJT cord
- “S” stands for service, meaning the cord has been rated for 600 volts or less.
- “V” stands for vacuum cord, which references one of the cable type’s common applications. Rated to 300 volts.
- “T” stands for thermoplastic, which refers to the material the cord jacket is made of.
- “J” stands for junior, short for Junior Service, meaning the cord has been rated at 300 volts.
Approximate outside diameter of plastic pulley cord (without cloth cover):
SVT-2 - .240"
SVT-3 - .260"
SJT-2 - .300"
SJT-3 - .312"
- Our SVT and SJT 2 and 3 plastic pulley cords are lined with fiber stands which helps to improve the cord’s
strength, shape and insulation.
References for Sockets, Light Bulbs, & Lamp Cord Sizes