On Mon, 11 Jun 2007 23:02:55 +0100, Andy Hall
wrote:

On 2007-06-11 22:14:55 +0100, said:

On 10 Jun, 23:56, "The Medway Handyman"
wrote:

I have a Victorian effect lamppost on my deck with three 100w bayonet bulbs
in it.

I've now decided it's too bright and want a softer light. I have varicose
solar powered LED lights illuminating the water feature, plants & steps and
sometimes the 3 x 100w bayonet bulbs either stop the LED's working (dawn to
dusk sensors) or simply overpower them.

Initial plan was to change to 3 x 60w bulbs - but are there any bulbs that
would give a better effect? Colour changing LED bulbs?

How do you compare an LED bulb e.g. 1 watt to a normal bulb in terms of
light output?

CFLs in traditional bulb shape should be a good option for that.


NT

For what?

They don't exactly have the aesthetic appeal of the lamp post in Narnia.

Nor are they likely to start/operate reliably from cold, as around
yukky decking (!), unless said decking has 'de rigeur'
very-much-non-carbon-zero gas-powered patio heaters.

;-)

To me, a CFL has much less than the appeal of a nordinary street lamp.

After sunset, why not go indoors if it's really cold or dark, or wear
a sweater?

--
Frank Erskine