"David in Normandy" wrote in message
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Bob Eager wrote:
On Tue, 6 Jan 2009 13:59:51 UTC, jal wrote:

Am I missing something? Why don't you just replace them with "energy
saving" equivalents -- I think it's 20W to replace 100W tungsten.

You're having a laugh.


The manufacturers got me with that con too. 20W energy saving bulbs are
crap - at least in terms of amount and "quality" of light. I've also had
such bulbs fail after a few weeks, they are also temperamental in my cold
garage and workshop. Not impressed. So I've stocked up on 100 watt
incandescent bulbs and have enough to last for several years, or until the
manufacturers turn out a decent alternative at a reasonable price.

There already is.. 5ft tubes.