European Law

[retrocop]

Not long ago I had my house rewired. A lot of the lighting was renewed with Halogen GU10 bulbs at great extra expense. I did this because Brussels stated that traditional Incandescent bulbs will no longer be allowed. I now read that Halogen lights will now be banned. Is it any wonder that UKIP's quest to leave the EU is widely supported when these crazy rules are implemented?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2974856/Now-Europe-wants-ban-halogen-light-bulbs-Sales-stopped-early-year-energy-saving-drive.html

Another reason to leave the EU.
Last year I was lambasted on this site for saying that this country's constitution and legal system is being eroded and undermined by too many EU laws thrust upon us. I was told in scathing terms that I was talking pish or words to that effect.
Read on Europhanatics.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2974938/Two-thirds-laws-Britain-past-two-decades-inspired-Brussels.html

[woofgang]

looks like its time to stock up.....

[mastercraft]

We were encouraged to buy diesel cars, now WE'LL have to pay the price for that error!

[DaisyNonna]

Like a little candle burning in the night

[baza]

Roll on May.

[anotheoldgit]

Come on all you EU supporters, what have you to say?

[youngmafbog]

Actually, being an electrician I have to agree with the decline of the halogen.

LED's have now got to the point f being very affordable and are exterely efficient.

A 5W 5050 smd will emit the same as a 50W Halogen. Couple this with a better quality light (and colours for thos that like that sort of thing) and a very long life and you are on a winner.

Like it or not, successive Governments have failed to build power stations, we are now on the edge of capacity with stations stil to close. Wind power is a waste of time meaning we have to cut down somehow. Households are the biggest users (and wasters) of energy so it does make sense to cut in this area.

If you really feel for the Halogen go and buy some. I still have around 40 GLS and about 30 Halogens.

[ichkeria]

How will Britain leaving the EU affect this? Hi energy light bulbs are doomed

[jno]

what? I bought all those straight bananas and now I can't eat them? The swine!

[ichkeria]

Ymb: as you are an electrician, do you need to rewire? Surely not necessarily.

[Peter Pedant]

// Come on all you EU supporters, what have you to say?//


Is this really a thread on
I want to leave the EU because my light bulbs are the wrong shape ?

[ToraToraTora]

I demand the right to have bent cucumbers!

[anotheoldgit]

/// Households are the biggest users (and wasters) of energy so it does make sense to cut in this area. ///

I wouldn't have thought so when one sees all these buildings etc that are flood lit plus all the multi-story offices with light shining out of every window.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_GeXmnVoQB9M/STgfbciZurI/AAAAAAAAB0A/UXO3kdYZIBA/s800/Tarun_Chandel_Photoblog_London%20(4).JPG

http://previews.123rf.com/images/jenifoto/jenifoto1108/jenifoto110800166/10388275-the-iconic-tower-bridge-of-london-lit-up-at-night-over-the-river-thames.jpg

http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/296979/image_update_5086c25ee1c58930_1385560014_9j-4aaqsk.jpeg

https://d2gg9evh47fn9z.cloudfront.net/thumb_COLOURBOX6772014.jpg

[ToraToraTora]

The thing is retro, the EU has blitzed all the big problems so they are looking around for little things to fix.........hang on!

[Gromit]

The GU10 is not a halogen bulb, it is a LED.

[ichkeria]

Hope you enjoyed the rugby ttt :-)

[ToraToraTora]

sadly we lost but I had a great craic!

[anotheoldgit]

Peter Pedant

/// Is this really a thread on
I want to leave the EU because my light bulbs are the wrong shape ? ///

No just another example of the ridiculous numerous items of legislation being forced on us by our European masters.

[ichkeria]

@ttt Grand :-)
I'm just about to watch again on iPlayer as an antidote to the cricket mauling
at the hands of S Africa.
But anyway, back to the bent light bulbs :-)

[Graham-W]

Gromit. You can get a GU10 halogen bulb from Screwfix for 49p or a GU10 LED bulb from Screwfix for £3.49. GU10 is the style of bulb.

[Gromit]

Why is an LED Better Than a Halogen Lamp?
While a halogen bulb has a number of advantages over an incandescent light, LEDs contain a number of benefits over halogen lamps. These include:

Colour Profile : LEDs are available in a whole range of colours for any lighting situation. Halogen lights burn much hotter than incandescent bulbs and therefore only produce a bright white light. This might be good for some situations, but when a different colour is required, LEDs are a better option.

Heat : Halogen lights not only burn brightly, but they also produce a lot of heat. They can cause a nasty burn when touched by accident and will raise the temperature of a room significantly. This can cause real problems especially in hotter climates. LEDs produce very little heat and do not add to an environment's temperature. Due to their low heat output they are also safer and have a lower chance of starting an accidental fire.

Energy Consumption : Halogen bulbs use a large amount of electricity to produce light. This can lead to substantial energy bills. LEDs on the other hand use only a fraction of the power which can lead to huge savings each month. They are also better for the environment as they reduce the carbon footprint of those who use them through lower power consumption.

Long Lasting : While Halogen lamps last longer than their incandescent counterparts, LEDs can burn for a staggering 60,000 hours. In that time a consumer would have to buy anywhere from 10 to 20 halogen bulbs just for one socket. This again saves a large amount of money on replacements. It also cuts down on maintenance times. Install an LED and don't worry about it for years to come.

Power Source : While halogen bulbs can make excellent torches, they are often used in conjunction with a mains power source. LEDs on the other hand are able to work off of something as small as a watch battery due to their low power consumption. This increases their uses markedly. Outside Christmas lights, light strips, garden lights - LEDs can easily be used for any situation without the need to be connected to a main electricity supply. This can circumvent any concerns about having a live cable being exposed to the elements.

Durable : Because LEDs are made from a solid semiconductor they are much more durable than halogen bulbs. Halogen lights are made from quartz and glass and therefore are much more fragile. They can be broken when dropped or bashed, and while the quartz gives them more durability than incandescent bulbs, LEDs are far more reliable. Drop one and it will probably still work. What's more, with little or no glass, LEDs reduce the risk of an animal or child stepping on a stray shard when broken.

Compact Design : LEDs come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be manufactured to almost any specification. This is why they are included in everything from mobile phones to security lights. Halogen lamps are more constrained by their bulb design, and as such are less adaptable. LEDs can happily sit flush in a wall cavity or floor without having to make any major changes to the surroundings.