Andrew Gabriel andrew@a17 wrote:
In article ,
(Huge) writes:
bof writes:
In message , nightjar
writes
Where incandescent lamps do score is that, unlike low energy lamps and
fluorescent tubes, they are not classed as hazardous waste and do not need
specialist disposal facilities.

.. . . and you can use them with electronic time switches

And dimmers.

There are compact fluorescents which are dimmable with
ordinary dimmers. For some unknown reason, they aren't
imported into the UK.

Cos they'd explode.
Nobodies (as yet) made a cheap dimmable light chipset.
(well, chip)