Energy Saving Spotlight bulbs (60W)

martyp

Hi all,
I've replaced nearly every bulb in my house with energy saving ones, one exception being in the kitchen. There are three spotlights, large ES type, all 60W.
I'm very strict on the lights being switched off in the kitchen when no-one's in there, thinking about that 180W total usage...
I have been looking at the equivalent energy saving bulbs and after seeing the price of energy saving spots drop from stupid prices over £10 a bulb to the same as the other styles of energy saving bulbs, of £1-2...
Thing is, the ones in the supermarket all seem to be 40W equivalent (9W), I can't find any cheap anywhere that are 60W equivalent.
I like to have good light in the kitchen so 60W is preferred over 40W.

I was wondering if anyone knew anywhere doing 60W (equivalent -11W) energy saving spots (large ES type) and if they're much good?

savemoney

Megaman do a good range of low energy bulbs have you checked on there?

http://www.megamanuk.com/

I have these in my bathroom R63. I got them from this company in most large towns usually on industrial estates
http://www.edmundson-electrical.co.uk/

http://www.megamanuk.com/products/product.php?sid=2



11w R63 Compact Reflector E27

Model: BR1111i

Specification:

• Wattage (W): 11
• Max Luminous Intensity (cd): 124
• Diameter (mm): 63
• Length (mm): 103
• Weight (g): 95
• Standard Pack: 60 (10)
• Lifetime: 15,000h
• Colour: Warm White
• Lampbase: E27

savemoney

The bulbs above do take a while to warm up approximately 2 minutes. I have had these for about 18 months now, I think they costs around £11 at the time each, hopefully a wee bit cheaper now

martyp

savemoney wrote: »

Megaman do a good range of low energy bulbs have you checked on there?

http://www.megamanuk.com/

I have these in my bathroom R63. I got them from this company in most large towns usually on industrial estates
http://www.edmundson-electrical.co.uk/

http://www.megamanuk.com/products/product.php?sid=2



11w R63 Compact Reflector E27

Model: BR1111i

Specification:

• Wattage (W): 11
• Max Luminous Intensity (cd): 124
• Diameter (mm): 63
• Length (mm): 103
• Weight (g): 95
• Standard Pack: 60 (10)
• Lifetime: 15,000h
• Colour: Warm White
• Lampbase: E27

That's excellent, many thanks for the quick response. I don't quite know exactly the difference between R63 and R80? Also E27? The bulb's I have have the large ES base and are 60W. That is E27 isn't it?
I found out I have one of those stores just up the road from me, I'll give them a call. How much were your bulbs if you don't mind me asking?

savemoney

The company I mentioned last time I went in even had a megaman display where you could test the bulbs. They tend to know what is what so to speak

Megman tend to be one of the best out there certainly top of the list when it comes to leading edge. Often bulbs arent much different in size that normal ones, some of the cheaper bulbs like teh candles are a lot bigger than megamans