David Hansen wrote:
On 6 Sep 2006 01:15:42 -0700 someone who may be
wrote this:-

What sort of bulbs do these fittings take?

Smaller reflectors

http://www.lightbulbs-direct.com/bro...=prods&PGID=56
too big?

Thanks for the link. I hadn't realised they were down to the R63 size,
although if those are appreciably longer than a standard reflector they
are going to look pretty naff in flush-mounted ceiling fittings.

or candle bulbs mostly.
http://www.greenshop.co.uk/acatalog/...ml&CatalogBody
(near the bottom) too big ?

Too ugly more like ;-)

I think low-energy reflectors don't come in small sizes

See above.

and the candle equivalents won't mount horizontally due to their weight

Perhaps you are thinking of the old CFL bulbs with heavy glass
envelopes. Modern ones are very light and there is no problem
mounting them horizontally.

Ok.

or vertically without protruding right out of the shade.

Have you been to a big red tin shed recently and looked at the size
of some of the modern bulbs?

Probably only a big yellow and black supermarket. I'm wary of web
suppliers who only show hands holding examples and don't quote sizes.

Ok, the last complaint is aesthetic...

Does that matter if there is a shade?

It does if the bulb protrudes in a non-pleasing fashion. In fact, it's
worse if there is a shade in that respect.

Thanks for the links. I also encountered
http://www.yourwelcome.co.uk/acatalo...ightbulbs.html
whose prices are a little better for some sizes. I baulk at paying
more than a fiver.

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