Energy saving light bulbs

[Maggoty]

My mother has one of these in her electric fire (ie for the fake flames!!)

It is a spiral 11w with a small screw fitment. I don't seem to be able to get these anywhere - all the ones I can find (Asda B&Q etc) all have large screw fitments.

My question is : Why a spiral?? Would an ordinary 11w bulb shaped EnSav bulb do. I am assuming its a spiral for a reason - but is it essential for ths purpose?

Thanking you in advance

x

[Disco Fever]

If it's an 11 watt low energy lamp then they are all the same, the spiral ones do look good tho. If you want a spiral one then go to a good electrical wholesaler and they can get them for you but I will say that it might be more expensive to get a spiral one as they might have to order one in special...

[Maggoty]

Brilliant - so as long as I get an 11w bulb (and the bulb's shape fits the area) - it doesn't matter on the shape.

Brilliant

Thanks a lot

xx