Light Bulbs

[obiter dictum]

I have bad eyesight when the surrounding light is dim.

The light bulbs i have at the moment are those energy saving things which are totally pants for my needs

 

Can anyone recommend any decent bulbs such as the old style 100 watt

 

The thing is i do a lot of studying as i am with the Open University and this really is starting to become an issue.

 

Personal recommendations are always best

[neil6534]

try the new led bulbs, they come in various formats ie; blue tint, yellow tint, bright white and i believe they are instant rather than slowly getting to their full brightness

[2ltr16valve]

Is the fitting the usual bayonet fitting?

[neil6534]

bayonett and screw - led is the way things are going anyway

Is the fitting the usual bayonet fitting?

[obiter dictum]

Yes Bayonet

[neil6534]

yes you an get them in either fitting -

Yes Bayonet

[Nystagmite]

Have you contacted RNIB? They should be able to advise you.

[dx100uk]

LED are very good

 

 

I found this really useful last time

http://www.thelightbulb.co.uk/resources/compact_fluorescent_lamps

[Conniff]

I buy normal Cromptons 100w on ebay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301571627382?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=600466017470&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

I can't stand those so called energy saving pieces of junk that throw out next to no light.

[obiter dictum]

Just walked into the local corner shop and picked up the last 100 Watt bulb.

 

He said he is getting more in next week and come in packs of three.

 

He said they fly off the shelf and that he can never shift those energy saving (edit) as people will not touch them

 

And i agree

Edited November 3, 2015 by Andyorch
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[Conniff]

Another stupid EU forced on us regulation.

[silverfox1961]

I use energy saving bulbs as well and the majority of them take too long for me to warm up to the required lighting however, I have some spiral bulbs (20w) which come on bright and stay that way. My living room is overshadowed by trees so I need lights on all day, These are very good. They did cost £3.50 (Tesco own brand)each but a good spend IMO

[obiter dictum]

Thanks Silverfox

 

I will look into that but give me the old style any day

 

I have a 100 Watt on now and no complaints

[citizenB]

You have to be careful about the disposal of the energy light bulbs.

 

They cant be put in the general waste bins because they will go to landfill and contaminate the soil/water. They cant be disposed of in the recycling bins like normal glass.

 

 

Under the WEEE directive manufacturers, importers and retailers must finance the cost of recycling and recovering energy saving lightbulbs. Most have opted to fund Designated Collection Facilities at local authority recycling centres.

 

To find your local energy saving light bulb recycling point please visit the Recolight website.

 

http://www.energy-saving-lightbulbs.co.uk/energy-saving-lightbulb-disposal.html

[silverfox1961]

What a faff! To recycle my bulbs, I have to travel 15 miles to me nearest recycling centre. Time to check out the LED bulbs methinks.

 

Anyone know the equivalent LED bulb to give as much light as a 100w bulb?

[Consumer dude]

These naff low energy bulbs are mood changing. Keep people depressed with no motivation, so therefore easier to control..

[dx100uk]

In that link silver just click around the site

 

Dx

[Nystagmite]

You have to be careful about the disposal of the energy light bulbs.

 

They cant be put in the general waste bins because they will go to landfill and contaminate the soil/water. They cant be disposed of in the recycling bins like normal glass.

 

If you go into certain supermarkets, (I think Tesco might be one?) they do have bins to recycle your lightbulbs. I'm sure your local council can advise you.

[silverfox1961]

My nearest recycling centre (which takes these bulbs) is just around the corner from a Homebase store who also take them. Spoilt for choice.