"M.Joshi" wrote in message
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'Terry Pinnell[_3_ Wrote:
;2636067'](Re-posted from the lower traffic sci.electronics.misc
group.)

Does anyone know where I can buy 'normal' filament lamp bulbs in the UK
please? I just cannot get on with the new economy type. My remaining
stock
of 60W and 100W is dwindling rapidly.

--
Terry, East Grinstead, UK

Do you mean that your light fittings cannot accomodate the larger
compact fluorescent bulbs?

If so, there are halogen bulbs available in the same form factor as the
old incandescent filament bulbs. These are classed as lower energy than
a standard incandescent and can be purchased from most supermarkets and
DIY stores. See the link below:

http://tinyurl.com/68nocgh

They give you full brightness at switch on unlike compact fluorescents
that take time to warm-up.

--
M.Joshi

The originals of these were very good - when they used a pearlised outer
envelope. But note the picture in your link shows a clear enveloped capsule
bulb in a clear outer envelope. Unfortunately, this leads to them producing
a 'harsh' light with sharp shadows. Which is precisely why pearlisation of
the envelope of incandescent bulbs, was introduced in the first place. I
have wall lights in my lounge, which use R50 reflectors. They shine up onto
the ceiling, and used to produce a nice diffuse light from the pearl-fronted
bulb envelope. But now, they are only available with a clear-fronted
envelope, and the consequence of this is that the blue glass shade which
used to glow nice and evenly, now has light and dark stripes in it, and the
light that falls on the ceiling, is an image of the filament. I also have a
four lamp fixture here in the computer room, which uses the same bulb type.
The room used to be nice and bright all over. Now, with clear fronted bulbs
fitted, it doesn't matter where you point each individual spot-lamp, the
room is a sea of shadows and pools of light. Gawd, how I hate all this
eco-bollox nonsense ... :-(

Arfa