EN 60238:1996

EN 60238:1996 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Edison screw lampholders". This standard covers: Thi International Standard applies to lampholders with Edison thread E14, E 27, E 40, designed for connection to the supply of lamps and semi-luminaires only. It also applies to switched-lampholders for use in a.c. circuits only, where the working voltage does not exceed 250 V r.m.s. This standard also applies to lampholders with Edison thread E5 designed for connection to the supply mains of series connected lamps, with a working voltage not exceeding 25 V, to be use indoors, and to lampholders with Edison thread E10 designed for connection to the supply mains of series connected lamps, with a working voltage not exceeding 60 V, to be used indoors or outdoors. I also applies to lampholders E10 for building-in, for the connection of single lamps to the supply. These lampholders are not intended for retail sale. As far as it reasonably applies, this standard also covers lampholders other than lampholders with Edison thread designed for connection of series-connected lamps to the supply. This standard also covers lampholders which are, wholly or partly, integral with a luminaire or intended to be built into appliances. This standard applies to lampholders to be used indoors or outdoors in residential as well as in industrial lighting installations. In location where special conditions prevail, special constructions may be required.

Thi International Standard applies to lampholders with Edison thread E14, E 27, E 40, designed for connection to the supply of lamps and semi-luminaires only. It also applies to switched-lampholders for use in a.c. circuits only, where the working voltage does not exceed 250 V r.m.s. This standard also applies to lampholders with Edison thread E5 designed for connection to the supply mains of series connected lamps, with a working voltage not exceeding 25 V, to be use indoors, and to lampholders with Edison thread E10 designed for connection to the supply mains of series connected lamps, with a working voltage not exceeding 60 V, to be used indoors or outdoors. I also applies to lampholders E10 for building-in, for the connection of single lamps to the supply. These lampholders are not intended for retail sale. As far as it reasonably applies, this standard also covers lampholders other than lampholders with Edison thread designed for connection of series-connected lamps to the supply. This standard also covers lampholders which are, wholly or partly, integral with a luminaire or intended to be built into appliances. This standard applies to lampholders to be used indoors or outdoors in residential as well as in industrial lighting installations. In location where special conditions prevail, special constructions may be required.

EN 60238:1996 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.140.10 - Lamp caps and holders. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 60238:1996 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60238:1992, EN 60238:1992/A1:1995, EN 60238:1998, EN 60238:1996/A1:1997, EN 60238:1996/A2:1998. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 60238:1996 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 73/23/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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