On Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:34:10 +0100, ARW wrote:

When CFLs first became available, the savings in running costs
compared
to tungsten filament lighting was the main selling point, especially
true in locations such as hallways and landings where, for safety as
much as convenience, it would be preferable to leave those lights
switched on between dusk and bedtime.

Preferable to who? What safety?

What's wrong with a light switch in a convenient position to turn them
on and off when needed?

We have those neon surrounds on the hall/landing light switches. They
give enough light anyway.

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