Kitchen Cabinet Light Bulbs

[Misky]

Under each of my kitchen cabinets is a 6 in flourescent light bulb. Whenever they have needed replacing before, I have been able to get them in Wilkos, B & Q, or the local electrical store. This time though, everywhere seems to have stopped selling them, and the shortest I can find are 12 in. Nothing else will fit and I think I've found some on t'internet which means paying P&P. The new halogen or led or whatever have different ends so won't fit into my fittings. Has anyone else come across this? Am I looking in the wrong place? x

[Chipchopper]

It might be worth your while asking in a shop that sells kitchen cabinets.

[Misky]

I thought of that Chipchopper and called into two places at the weekend but they couldn't help either. In fact a woman in one of those shops looked at me as though I was mad, looking for kitchen lights in a kitchen place... Mind you, I did see a lovely new worktop while I was there!

[ivor4781]

are you sure its florescent ? and not a tungsten tube light i've never heard of a 6" florescent ,they dont sell tungsten anymore

[Misky]

Hmm, I'll have a look at what they call the 12 in ones in Wilko while I'm out. I googled the make of it last night at home but I can't remember what it was. I wish I'd brought it with me now!

[murraymints]

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[murraymints]

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[Misky]

Thanks MM - I have saved The Lightbulb Company's address as I saw they sold them, was hoping to save on P&P but I guess that might not be possible these days x

[Prudie]

Misky doesn't want to pay postage and packing MM although it surely isn't more expensive than trawling round the shops looking?

[murraymints]

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[murraymints]

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[Misky]

Probably not Prudie, but it's one of those things where I used to get them locally - everyone says shop local - and then you can't! It looks as though it'll have to be internet shopping again. And start saving to change the fittings at home... x

[Misky]

I didn't notice that MurrayMints - thank you! x

[murraymints]

:o) xx

[mikey4444]

I have found some 6 inch FLUORESCENT TUBES on ebay ::::

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Packs-of-BRANDED-T5-FLUORESCENT-TUBES-6-9-12-21-inch-2ft-4ft-3ft-5ft-6ft-foot-/331903896944?var=&;hash=item4d47038d70:m:m7e3gisBPKLylC3vahKGhvQ

[Misky]

Thanks Mikey I've never used e-bay so I'll set the husband onto that site. x

[mikey4444]

Misky....if you haven't used ebay before, there is no need to worry ! Its just like any other mail-order outlet, but with a couple of extra safeguards built in.....easy-peasy !

[Misky]

Thanks Mikey, I thought it was all about auctions and waiting, but I've just had a quick look and saw the "buy now" button. I'll give it a go when I get home. x

[tommy39]

we bought a couple of rechargeable 12" led's from amazon. really good and last ages between charges

[Misky]

Thanks for that Tommy

[mikey4444]

Misky....once you begin to use ebay, you will find it will soon be your first port of call, for things that you may not be able to obtain locally !

I use it for pretty much everything these days. I find it particularly good for second hand books....the biggest selection in the world, mostly at unbeatable prices.