Huge wrote:

I believe that it is only 100W bulbs and frosted pearl bulbs of other
wattages that will be banned.
You'll still be able to buy them from overseas sellers on the likes on Ebay
I should imagine.
Provided you get 240V or 250V versions.

230V versions won't last long...

They're all the same


CFLs maybe. But not incandescent GLS type bulbs. Take a close look at one for
the UK market - its labelled 240V (or sometimes 250V).

Ones for the euro market are 230V.

Voltage across the EU was harmonised cleverly by not doing anything at all.
The spec across Europe was set to officially 230V but the tolerance is
+10%/-6% (ie 216V to 253V) meaning mainland Europe stayed at 220-230V and the
UK stayed at 240-250V.

This means that 230V bulbs fed on a UK supply (which could be up to 250V) are
being run significantly over their rated voltage and the filament will burn
out quicker.