Energy saving lightbulbs offers (merged)

tamste wrote:

Can anyone suggest energy saving bulbs for use on a dimmer switch? Was looking for them at the weekend, but no joy. All I saw stated that they would not work on a dimmer switched system. I have tried standard ones on a dimmer switched sand they do not work on anything under the maximum light setting.

It's due to the way fluorescent tubes work. I'm no expert on energy saving light bulbs, but if there are any dimming bulbs then they'll be on the high end of the market. Reason I say that is, it is actually possible to making a dimming fluorescent tube but it requires extra technology, which will in turn make it more expensive.

Terminator wrote:

2 philips smaller size ones for 98p Morrisons. replaced the whole house

Are Morrisons still doing these at 2 for 99p, I bought some in July, but when I went back in August, they'd gone up.

funnyguy wrote:

if you ring 08448000444..and quote b11vm..you will be sent x4 energy bulbs ..2x75watt,,2 x60 watt for free...just say a friend told you about it...Its from one of those energy companies..

https://www.energyefficiency.powergen.co.uk/advicecentre/category6/Lighting.htm

Can get details of how to claim 4 free energy saving bulbs if you're in receipt of benefits and which benefits count, from the above link.

But for info Qualifying benefits are:

Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance, Income Support, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit (but not including the Single Occupancy Reduction), Disability Living Allowance, Disabled Person's Tax Credit, Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (which must include constant attendance allowance), War Disablement Pension (which must include the mobility supplement), Attendance Allowance, Child Tax Credit (with a household income less than £14,600), Pension Credit, Working Families' Tax Credit, Working Tax credit (with a household income less than £14,600)

If you receive a qualifying benefit and want to claim your four FREE low energy light bulbs, send your name and addresses details together with details of which benefit you claim to

Free Light Bulb Offer
Powergen
FREEPOST
PO Box 7
M19 2HD

nicp01 wrote:

best thing about them is they dont seem to fail....(touch wood) since replacing most of mine last year Ive never had to change any...

I started replacing all mine with energy saving bulbs about 8 years ago ( and paid up to £7.50 for them) i have not had to replace one yet.

Ive noticed too, how these seem to be a whole lot cheaper than they used to be. If i remember rightly they used to be about a fiver each or somewhere there.
I noticed in my Nettos they have them at 47p each and thats their proper price not a special offer.

I think its good though as it hopefully encourages people to be more energy aware.