Thinking of changing to those. Example:
Hall light: takes 4 bulbs, currently 25W. Candle bulbs (they are visible so shape matters), SBC, on dimmer.
Nearest I can find online: 7W dimmable SBC, £10.95 each. What, 44 quid to change the bulbs in one light?
Yes, I know the answer: throw away the light fitting and buy a new one, to get bulbs that fit. I call that the tail wagging the dog. What gets my back up is that there are loads of web sites, like http://www.energy-savers.co.uk from British Gas, that pretend that all the problems are myths. They claim that they are not expensive, they are available in most fittings, and they can be fitted to a dimmer. Ah yes, but if you pick any 2 of those then you can't have the 3rd.
Plan B: stock up on a lifetime supply of classic bulbs.
Hall light: takes 4 bulbs, currently 25W. Candle bulbs (they are visible so shape matters), SBC, on dimmer.
Nearest I can find online: 7W dimmable SBC, £10.95 each. What, 44 quid to change the bulbs in one light?
Yes, I know the answer: throw away the light fitting and buy a new one, to get bulbs that fit. I call that the tail wagging the dog. What gets my back up is that there are loads of web sites, like http://www.energy-savers.co.uk from British Gas, that pretend that all the problems are myths. They claim that they are not expensive, they are available in most fittings, and they can be fitted to a dimmer. Ah yes, but if you pick any 2 of those then you can't have the 3rd.
Plan B: stock up on a lifetime supply of classic bulbs.
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