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ANSI C81.61 : 2017

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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ELECTRIC LAMP BASES - SPECIFICATIONS FOR BASES (CAPS) FOR ELECTRIC LAMPS

Superseded date

03-07-2019

Superseded by

ANSI C81.61:2019

Published date

06-12-2012

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Foreword
PART I - General Information and Requirements
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 General Information
PART II - ANSI Standard Sheets for
          Bases (Caps) for Electric Lamps
PART III - United States Deviations to IEC
           Harmonized Electric Lamp Base
           Standard Sheets
PART IV - Annexes
Annex A - Contrast of Projection Methods
          on Engineering Drawings
Annex B - Related Standards

Describes the specifications for bases (caps) used on electric lamps.

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes ANSI C81.50 and ANSI C81.10. (07/2004)
DocumentType
Standard
PublisherName
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

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