47B

SWITCHBOARD LAMP SOCKET - The Western Electric 47B Switchboard Lamp Socket is a vintage industrial component used primarily in telephone switchboards and control panels. It is designed to house miniature slide-base indicator lamps, such as the Western Electric 2-type or K2 lamps, which signal the status of telephone lines or electrical circuits - Application: Telephone switchboards, industrial automation, and professional signal indication.
Compatibility: Designed for use with Western Electric lamp caps (e.g., 2A, 2E, 2F) and requires a 319B tool for removal in some configurations.
Construction: Typically features a sturdy metal barrel with solder terminals for wiring.
Mounting: Usually panel-mounted to provide visual feedback to operators - NEW