Energy Saving Light Bulbs

housebug · 31 July 2008 at 4:25PM

We want to buy a few of these to help save a bit on the electric bill. Who uses them and what brand do you buy? How expensive are they?

Regards,
Bug

espresso · 31 July 2008 at 4:33PM

The ones made by Philips work well but they do come with different expected life e.g. 6, 8 or 12 years use. Morrisons often have them very cheap. They generally consume less than 20% of the electricity when compared to a standard filament bulb. e.g. 18W equivalent to 100W.

Primrose · 31 July 2008 at 4:38PM

When you buy them, most of them have a guarantee for so many years. Write the date of installation in a marker pen somewhere on the bulb so that if it doesn't last as long as they promised, you can apply for a refund. (Provided you kept the receipt of course !!)