Ive just been looking around online
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hereCan energy savers be used with a dimmer switch?
Most compact fluorescent energy savers available on the UK market cannot be dimmed using a standard domestic dimmer. The latest technology “Dimmerable” energy savers started to be introduced in October 2007 and can be dimmed simply by rotating a standard dimmer switch. Please check to ensure that you are ordering the correct item before using an energy saver with a dimmer switch.
The dimmer ones seems to be in the price bracket of around £10 +
>> they still had a good stock of own-brand standard-shape 60W Pearl
I have seen plenty of 60W bulbs.. tbh Im not too bothered about those and have already replaced some with the new bulbs.
The light fitting in the computer room currently only takes the old style bulbs but if push comes to shove id replace the shade.
I think the only room where it would be a PITA is my bedroom.
~ It has a dimmer
~ I need 100Watt - you know what us women are like - we need to be able to see to put on our make-up etc.
~ I have a not too cheap light fitting that I really like - also specifically bought because it still lets lots of light through (see above).
>>> It's the candles I'll be most reliant on,
Hmmm... good point - guess what I need to stock up on!
I'd forgotten about the lounge fittings and all the candle bulbs. Didnt realise they too were about to go bye bye.