In message , Lobster
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On 10/02/2011 12:21, geraldthehamster wrote:
Without wanting to re-open old debates, does anyone know where I can
get good quality, branded 40W pearl GLS incandescent light bulbs? As
supplies dwindle, eBay sellers now seem only to be punting out unknown
unbranded bulbs - the sister of a neighbour bought something like
this, and every one blew within a short time of being fitted.

Anyone seen this German attempt to get round the EU rules?
https://www.heatball.de/en/verwendung.php

Quite impressive!

They won't work in the UK. The screw thread is the wrong way round!!
;o)))
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Ian