On 11 Aug 2009 16:19:18 GMT, (Andrew
Gabriel) wrote:

In article ,
Dave writes:
I went into Lidl today and they are selling 60 and 70 Watt CFLs for 39

I presume that's 60 and 70 Watt _equivalent_ CFLs?
(which in reality will be nearer 45W and 55W equivalents).

pence each, or 5 for 50 pence. They are in a box with British Gas marked
on it. Are they any good for anything?

They're probably nicked. Br Gas did a promotion last year, and said
they'd send all their customers 2 or 3 of these lamps.Mine never
arrived. Despite many phone calls and promises, I'm still waiting!

John