Electric lighting

[rov1200]

We need lighting in our lounge using 100W bulbs especially for reading. However the equivalent low energy bulbs are not sufficient and emit a duller light. As the old type bulbs are to be phased out what is the answer?.

[Buenchico]

If a 20W low-energy bulb (which is what is theoretically equivalent to a 100W tungsten bulb) isn't bright enough for you, simply use a 25W low-energy bulb (which is theoretically equivalent to a 125W tungsten bulb). You'll still only be using a quarter of the energy used by your old bulbs:
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/34214/Lighting/E nergy-Saving-Lamps/Bayonet-Clip-Lamps/Low-Ener gy-Compact-Fluorescent-Lamp-BC-25W-240V

Chris

[merejeans]

buy a load of the older type bulbs before they disappear.
I understand that it is not true that the energy saving bulbs save as much as supposed, nor do they last anything like as long.

[terambulan]

It wont happen, the phase out. These new bulbs dont fit everything.

They start dull and brighten as they warm up, then too bright.

[LoftyLottie]

And they now know that they can trigger, migraine, epilepsy and some of conditions.

I have replaced them by ordinary light bulbs in some areas of our house now and I don't feel guilty. Sometimes you need instant light anyway!!

[rov1200]

I must admit I've only seen 20W low energy bulbs for sale. I'll have to look elsewhere. 25W should be ideal I think.