Why do most lamps have the holders for screw in bulbs and not bayonet?

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Golden Meadows asked:


We bought an up-lighter and assumed it took bayonet bulbs. Found out it’s screw in bulbs so had to go back in town for a bulb.

Why do they use different types? Most main light fitting are bayonet and people have spare bulbs in for them. You have to buy separate types of bulbs for lamps.

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    One Response to “Why do most lamps have the holders for screw in bulbs and not bayonet?”

    1. bundygil Says:
      June 20th, 2009 at 6:33 pm

      The consumer can be charged more for them.
      For them.