Anyone know where I can E12 MALE sockets? Just the socket

[TT_Vert]

I need to replace an E12 base where the middle pin was destroyed. I've removed the old socket from the LED housing. The base was destroyed due to bad design of the socket, not over current so no worries there. I wish I had not thrown out all of my old E12 candelabras as I could have cannibalized one of those. Yes I know E12 LEDS are dirt cheap but I want to repair this one as it fits my drill press perfectly and is very bright.


Dave

 

[samss]

maybe
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Portfolio-Socket/3659792

 

[The Cobbler]

can you just use the base off an incandescent bulb ?
or lots of adapters on ebay you could jury up

 

[TT_Vert]

Yes I could use an incandescent base and I may have to go that way. I cannot add height to the light so that lowes link is out. I was hoping I didn't have to risk destroying that base while taking it off.

Dave

 

[cvairwerks]

Like these maybe: https://www.atlantalightbulbs.com/accessories/sockets/socket-candelabra-e12-screw/

 

[TT_Vert]

no that's the female socket side.

 

[cvairwerks]

Socket is female.....Are you talking about the base of the bulb itself then?

 

[TT_Vert]

yes I am.

Dave

 

[AffableCurmudgeon]

If you don’t want to buy a new led bulb to replace the one that broke, buy a new one, get the base off solder and glue back on the old one. Seems like lot of work when new e12s are available in all shapes and sizes.
https://www.bulbs.com/LED_Bulbs/Candelabra_(E12)-Base/results.aspx

 

[TT_Vert]

I know i can get them, i just hoped I could find a base. I just threw out a good 10 of those E12 base bulbs too.