A19 refers to the size and shape of the bulb. The A, which stands for ‘arbitrary,’ lets you know that it’s the upside-down pear shape. A-shaped bulbs are often the ones we think of when someone mentions the term ‘light bulb’ and is the most familiar light bulb shape.
The 19 indicates the diameter of the bulb in eighths of an inch. An A19 bulb has a diameter of 19/8 or around 2.375 inches.
A19 bulbs are one of the most used bulbs in residential locations. You can use them anywhere from living rooms to your table lamp!
Satco LED bulbs range in how long they last. This selection of Satco A19 and A21 bulbs range in life hours from 10,000 rated life hours up to 35,000 hours.
No, A19 and E26 actually refer to different things! A19 refers to the size and shape of the bulb while E26 refers to the size and shape of the base.
E26 bases, also known as medium bases, are the most common base used in residential light fixtures. These are the easy screw bases you’re likely used to seeing. The E stands for ‘Edison’ or Edison screw base while the 26 measures the diameter of the base in millimeters.
Though they have a similar shape, LED A19 and A21 bulbs differ in size. An A19 measures around 2.375 inches in diameter while an A21 bulb has a slightly larger diameter of about 2.625 inches.
They’re often interchangeable as long as they have the same base. However, an A21 may not work in all applications that an A19 bulb can because it is slightly larger.
The difference between A21 and A23 bulbs is in their size. A21 bulbs are slightly smaller in diameter than A23 bulbs. A21 bulbs measure 21/8 or 2.625 inches while A23 measures 23/8 or 2.875 inches in diameter.
Satco A19 and A21 light bulbs use energy efficient LED lighting. LEDs use at least 75% less energy than incandescent light bulbs. They last longer, too! Many residential LED light bulbs last between 15,000 to 50,000 life hours while an incandescent bulb can only last around 1,000 hours.
This selection of Satco LED bulbs has a variety of unique features. You can find bulbs that include a dusk-to-dawn photocell, like this 8 watt A19 LED bulb, or bulbs designed for use in agricultural environments, like this 5W agricultural bulb!
Additionally, you can find bulbs available for everyday use in a variety of color temperatures to suit your space. They also offer smart bulbs to make controlling your lighting easier. Satco’s Smart bulbs allow you to control your lighting from anywhere using the Starfish app - just connect to Wi-fi! Their smart bulbs, like this 9.5W A19 bulb, allow you to adjust the color temperature between 2700K-5000K. This means you can adjust the temperature between a warm white to a cool white similar to daylight!
Their selection of A21 bulbs includes this 20W LED A21 that works in enclosed fixtures. They also offer A21 bulbs that feature a GU24 pin base instead of a screw base if needed for your fixtures.