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I've got an intermediate screw base light bulb that I want to replace (as it's burned out). However, going around to local stores they only have the correct size & wattage of bulb available in either medium base screw or some weird looking 2 prong thing that I've never seen before. Since adapting medium down to intermediate would probably take up too much space, are there 2 prong to intermediate base adapters available anywhere?

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Yes they are definitely available though specifics as to where to buy them are generally considered off-topic for this site.

Here's a GU10-WHIP flexible socket adapter:

GU10

Or here's a more traditional Bi-Pin to Standard Base adapter:

BiPinAdapter

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Asking if something exists, is usually a loophole way of asking a "shop for me" type question. Answers will almost certainly contain links to products on Amazon. – Tester101♦ Jan 21 at 17:11
Maybe I should have phrased it as "what do they call those goofy 2 pin connectors"? I've been shopping for them, but had no luck coming up with search terms that found anything useful. :-) – Brian Knoblauch Jan 22 at 14:35
Generically they are Bi-Pin/two pin. Actual bulb types are usually GU10, MR16 – Steven Jan 22 at 15:49
I was able to snag a GE 4.5w GU10 based bulb with a form factor similar to a PAR-14 (fixture originally had R-14, but PAR works for my application too) at my local Andersons store. Then I found single piece E17 intermediate screw base to GU10 adapters at Bulborama. Bulb projects a little beyond the shield with all the added length, but with a PAR beamwidth it works out great! Thanks everyone! – Brian Knoblauch Mar 4 at 19:53
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You may be looking for GU24 bulbs

Relevant question: Are standard light bulb bases being phased out?

If so, a typical Edison Screw Bulb may work fine but you're better off buying the bulb intended for the ballast.

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