Re: Re: Dimmable CFLs and UK government ban

[ian.bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

> I did try a couple of 11watt energy saving bulbs in my home to
> replace 60watt bulbs.  Even after they had warmed up, they were so
> dim I could  barely see the floor.  And they only lasted twice as
> long as an ordinary bulb, compared to the claim they can last up to
> 8 times as long.  Maybe they last 8 times as long if you never
> switch them off but where is the energy saving in that.


I bought a couple of 20W ones (100W equivalent) and have been quite
pleased with them. They are in the hall and landing so the warm up time is
not too annoying (unlike in the loo at my in-laws). They are nice and
bright once up and running though. Pretty much all the rest of the house
is X10 so presents more of a problem. In the short term though my X10 has
continued to work and having the hall light on all evening for the kids is
costing 1/5th of what it did. They were about 8 quid each though from
B&Q
so the 8 times life promise needs to come fairly true.

Ian

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