That refers to the shape of the bulb. Check out the GE lamp catalog on the
top of page 3 to see the "B" shaped bulbs:
http://www.gelighting.com/na/busines...candescent.pdf

Candelabra refers to the size of the base that the bulb has, not the shape
and size of the glass.



"Gloria" wrote in message
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What is a type B light bulb? I have a light fixture that says to use only
type B bulbs and has a pic of what looked to me to be a candelabra shaped
bulb. I bought some but nowhere on the package does it say what TYPE the
bulbs are.

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Gloria