The IKEA ones go phut too quickly.
Stupidmarkets only sell wussy low power ones that a bat couldn't see by.
Where should I go to get a decent range, other than some massive B&Q out in the icy wastes on the bypass? (next to IKEA of course)
2006-08-25 23:09:40 · 17 answers · asked by wild_eep 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Look on the Internet there are lots of discount electrical suppliers on there. The Phillips ones are the best ones but they also cost!!
2006-08-25 23:14:34 · answer #1 · answered by Rob S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a Wal Mart or similar store you will find in their lighting dept, replacement flouresent bulbs to fit where your regular bulbs are now. They are the same size as your bulbs now but are a winding tube curled around and around to resemble the size of the regular bulbs. They make them small enough for ceiling fans even. Best part is you can get one that puts off the equivalent of 100 watts but only uses 10 watts and burns super cool. I have a vanity light with about 8 bulbs in it and if I use real ones it puts off so much heat that my A/C can't keep the room cool enough. With these bulbs there is no temp increase. Only problem with them is they come on like other flourescent bulbs. It takes about 5 seconds for them to reach peak brightness adn about 2 seconds for them to kick on. If you use them in the whole house you'll see a good difference in your power bill if you use lights a lot. Best part, my house was blowing about 5 bulbs a week and since changing to these I haven't had to replace a single bulb yet.
2006-08-26 06:22:12 · answer #2 · answered by Craig H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Morrison and Tesco are doing the Philips buy one get one free or at a low price like 99p focus have some good one all different sizes and shapes
2006-08-26 06:43:52 · answer #3 · answered by paul s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Home Depot, Costco and Lowe's sell all sorts of energy saving bulbs.
2006-08-26 06:54:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got them for free on the net from Scottish power.
2006-08-26 06:35:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walmart and Home Depot, order off of the web.
2006-08-26 06:15:36 · answer #6 · answered by helixburger 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any good electrical shop will order Philipps, Osram etc. for you
They are expensive, but last longer !
2006-08-26 06:25:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've actually found some at the local dollar store and wal-mart that were not too expensive.
2006-08-26 06:15:04 · answer #8 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried Ge? I have one and it's lasted years.. Go to Wal Mart or True Value to find one.
2006-08-26 10:33:20 · answer #9 · answered by Rain32 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lowe's, Home Depot, Costco, etc. all have them.
Hey! You don't like cheap, Swedish crap?
2006-08-26 06:14:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋