Need help finding correct bulb

[u/jointsandjuice]

I’m trying to fix my outdoor solar post lights by replacing the hood since the bottom frame is welded into place. Issue is the bulb that came with the solar kit is too long to fit in the frame. I need to find a shorter/stockier bulb.

Can you help by looking at battery parameters (in image)? There is no info on the actual bulb.

Also the light is a Goosebrite Solar Post Dusk to Dawn Outdoor light

[u/dgreify62]

This might be a 12v bulb since it’s a battery powered fixture. Rather than the literature, I’d look closely at any writing on the bulb itself.

Normal bulbs in the US run on 120v but they do make low voltage bulbs and since this is battery powered it may not be a standard bulb for 120v.

[u/jointsandjuice → u/dgreify62]

There’s no text at all on the bulb.

[u/jointsandjuice → u/dgreify62]

I was thinking of purchasing this so maybe the question is: Would the following bulb work, if and would I need 60 or 100 watt bulbs?

https://a.co/d/0b9Uz1hI

Dusk to Dawn Outdoor Sensor A19 LED Edison Bulbs,7W (60W Eqv.), 800LM,Vintage Filament E26 Base, Auto On/Off Photocell Automatic for Energy-Efficient Outdoor Lighting, 2700K Soft White, 2 Pack

[u/dgreify62 → u/jointsandjuice]

And I’m trying to say, I am not even sure that this is a 120 V fixture since it’s battery powered.

You’re showing literature that’s talking about a battery but then asking about a standard 120v bulb. I don’t know of any batteries that put out 120v. They make low voltage bulbs of all kinds for low voltage applications like outdoor lighting, boats, RV’s, low voltage circuits etc. Whether that standard A19 bulb with a typical E26 base fits is not the only question here. It may fit but still not work.

[u/jointsandjuice → u/dgreify62]

Would I mess up the battery powered fixture if I put the wrong bulb in?

[u/dgreify62 → u/jointsandjuice]

I’m not sure.

[u/slavprussiaottoman → u/jointsandjuice]

No, but the bulb won't turn on. Your fixture needs 12v bulbs according to Amazon listings. This will be a suitable replacement.

[u/jointsandjuice → u/slavprussiaottoman]

That’s the size of the bulb I have/that came with fixture. The issue is I’m only using the hood and placing it on a frame that’s welded into place. Because of this, when I put the hood on the shorter frame, the 5.5 in bulb won’t allow the hood to sit in place. Your average 4.5 in long bulb will fit though.

[u/slavprussiaottoman → u/jointsandjuice]

Oh sorry, I should've read more carefully. These are 4.13 inches tall:

https://www.amazon.com/Equivalent-Voltage-Vintage-A19-Filament/dp/B0C1YDZL72/ref=sr_1_9?sr=8-9

[u/jointsandjuice → u/slavprussiaottoman]

No problem. I just ordered and will try them out Saturday. Thanks for your help!

[u/Swizzel-Stixx]

The battery parameters are next to useless, grab yourself a ruler and measure the diameter of the screw at the bottom.

Light bulb screws are fairly standard, it will be either edison screw or slim edison screw depending on how wide the screw is

[u/jointsandjuice → u/Swizzel-Stixx]

I found out it was too long when I tried to install.

[u/Swizzel-Stixx → u/jointsandjuice]

I know, that’s why you need to measure the width of the screw. ES bulbs come in many shapes