eco light bulbs

[gsr600]

After all these free energy saving light bulbs from B/Gas & Sainsburys/Morrisons, i heard there are some that will work with dimmer switches (as all the above don't) can somebody tell me what & where to get them maybe, or are they useless as well as overpriced or am i going to have to use all my existing stock of normal bulbs first, --- about 1 a year ---------t i a

[ChuckFickens]

here

http://www.energybulbs.co.uk/products/Dimmable +Light+Bulbs

Loads of other places online as well, and my local lighting shop sells them too

Just google or ask for dimmable energy saving bulbs

[xraanswerban]

try ebay,
you can buy just about anything on that site.

[LCDMAN]

Because of the way they work (basically a coiled flourescent tube) low energy bulbs are difficult to dim succesfully. You have to buy those specifically designed to do so and they ARE much more expensive right now (�8-�15 each!) as there are very few on the market.

For one of the most popular brands, see here;
http://www.litebulbs.co.uk/category/86/megaman -dimming-energy-saving-bulbs.aspx?gclid=CNOxjL S0kJYCFQ1TEAodAmdlEg

they start there at �7.25 +VAT!!

The price will come down eventually but for now only replace them when you have to, as and when your normal ones go.

[gsr600]

thanks all
as i suspected a big rip off,
seen 3 for �28 on ebay +PnP

i will leave my money in the bank - as they need it more,

[Disco Fever]

You could buy the low energy lamp you require but instead of getting an 11 watt get a 5, 7, or 9 watt lamp which will be not as bright as a higher wattage thus not needing a dimmer switch....