European Candelabra Reducer by Westinghouse 22402 Review

I bought Westinghouse 22402 to light my new Mini Modern Chandelier Rain Drop Lighting Chandelier Crystal Ball Fixture Suspension Ceiling Light Dia5.9" H9", 1 Bulb from EU Plug (E14) to EU Standard retrofit holder for candelabra (E12). E14 lightbulbs are very difficult and expensive to find in the US, while E12 lightbulbs are very common and affordable. . Works great as described/expected.

The socket was sent and received very quickly (only a few days) and I put it in a European lamp that I was hoping to use. However, the socket fits but does not work because it is not long enough for the tip to touch the socket in the lamp. I'm upset, but I knew before ordering that it might not be long enough based on what other reviewers have written. I didn't try to return it. It wasn't worth the hassle of going to the post office to mail it for the few dollars I paid for the item.

My girlfriend recently inherited a chandelier and lamp from Germany that uses European candle lamps. They have a 14mm (E14) base, while the American "candelabra" has a 12mm (E12) base. After a little research I came across these reducers. Either that, or buy special lamps, which are expensive and not always commercially available. The gearbox worked great! We quickly got the chandelier and lamp installed and up and running. I also wanted to provide some sizes of adapters in case there is any…