In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
Christian McArdle wrote:

Is there a particular advantage of the ES fitting over the bayonet
fitting in these sorts of applications?

No. There are several significant disadvantages to ES bulbs over BC
(polarity reversal safety and the bulbs stick, meaning you sometimes
need to replace the entire fitting, not just the bulb).

I actually find that they're *easier* to remove than bayonet bulbs. On
bayonet bulbs, the contact patches are quite soft and the pins from the
fitting tend to sink in - making it very difficult to rotate the bulb by the
amount needed to release it from the bayonet.
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Cheers,
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