RobsyUK

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Bathroom has a twin bulb thing and both have blown.

replaced them with these poxy energy savers that claim to be equal to 60Watts but they are rubbish.


Are there any energy bulbs that are actually eco friendly but bright?

Someone mentioned getting LED's as they are even cheaper to run but I was always lead to belive that they only shine in one way and not fill a room.

Links would be fantastic.

JGlanzaV

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you can get standard GLS lamps, but with a halogen insert the same as the downlighters in kitchens etc. decent light output and slightly more efficient

JGlanzaV

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http://www.thelightbulb.co.uk/produc...FefMtAod_3sAkQ

RobsyUK

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I always thought these chewed up electric. We have a light with 6 of these bulbs in the kitchen. once they all blow the light fitting is being changed.

chocolate_o_brian

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£73k a year, get the wife to buy!

RobsyUK

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Thanks seen some that are equal to 150watts! I didn't realise indoor house lights go this high. Sweet !

JGlanzaV

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To be honest, I doubt you will see any difference, a normal GLS lamp is 80watts you get 80watts worth of light out of 60 watts of power so they are more efficient.

JGlanzaV

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Any time mate Yeah its amazing what you can find :P Just dont go replacing every light in the house for 150w ones as you might overload the circuit a little lol!

Either that or i can quote you for fitting some 400w high pressure sodium lamps like in warehouses! But the cops might think you are growing something you shouldnt be if i do that lol!

Lisawrx

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We sell these type of lights at work, and I always said the same thing, if I was to get one. We sold one, IIRC, that was cheaper for the whole light plus the free bulbs, than the cost of replacement bulbs.

Like the other guy says, for 'normal' bulbs, just get the ones with the halogen inserts. A fair bit more expensive than the old ones but they are supposed to last longer and be more efficient. Have a look in Wilkinson if you are out and about, £4 for 2 bulbs, so on a par with the prices in the link.

RobsyUK

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dpb

You can get "warm white" as opposed to "cool white" led, the first gives as much light spread as you'd like