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Mr Lawes wrote:
I read on the back of a box of Energy Saving Bulbs, that they are not
suitable for use with 'timing devices'.

That should have read 'with some timing devices'

I've got a couple of table lamps that are on for about five hours a
day, triggered by time switches.

What would be the consequence of using Energy Saving Bulbs in these
table lamps?

If they work, none. The problem can arise with the sort of time switch
that replaces a wall switch so has no dedicated neutral - relying on the
one passing through the load.

Or some with an electronic 'relay' - this may not like the inductive load.

So you need the instructions for the timer - if it places no restrictions
you should be ok.

If you've got the timers but lost the instructions, a guide would be
whether you can hear a relay click when they switch - these should be fine.

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