Daylight full spectrum lightbulbs.

alanobrien

Errata wrote: »

HELP

Will these http://www.lightbulbs-direct.com/product/2866/helix-daylight-energy-saver-15w-ese27/ be what I need to replace the 2 x 18w Warm White energy saving screw in bulbs in bathroom ceiling fitting ?
I don't think I can cope with another winter feeling depressed every time I switch the light on :mad:

Never thought the day would come when I was flummoxed over which bloomin' light bulb to buy

Ormusssssssssssss (shouts as loud as she can )

As long as they are the same ES/E27 screw fitting then yes, this is a full spectrum lamp as noted by the term "Colour Temp 6400K" in the description

Errata

alanobrien wrote: »

As long as they are the same EE/E27 screw fitting then yes, this is a full spectrum lamp as noted by the term "Colour Temp 6400K" in the description

Thank you so much, I didn't want to cough up a lot of cash only to find the light was even more suicidal than the warm white.

iamcornholio

I use low energy daylight bulbs all around the house -nothing to do with SAD, but just because they give a much more natural light and help to see things in a truer colour - the girls love them as they can see what top goes with what skirt and shoes etc

But the light is white and looks odd and unnatural until you get used to them. The only places where I use more traditional warmer bulbs is in the lounge, and our bedside lamps as the warmer colour looks a lot better for night-time - especially cold winter nights.

I paid about £2 per bulb from a supplier off ebay

Jonesya

patriick wrote: »

I'm not sure if there is a 60W low energy bulb but if there was one then your lampshade would be ok but you would probably need sunglasses :cool:

You can get 85W spirals - 425W equivalent.

http://www.bltdirect.com/product.php?pid=8306

patriick

Jonesya wrote: »

You can get 85W spirals - 425W equivalent.

link blocked as I'm a new user

Thanks for that, just one bulb would light up my kitchen!

I like how they say in the product information:

"An energy saving spiral compact fluorescent lamp which is equivalent to a normal 430 watt lamp".

A "normal" 430watt lamp!

iamcornholio

BTW, some of those hi wattage daylight spirals in some moveable desk lamps are excellent for close up photography or portraits

Bronnie

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But the light is white and looks odd and unnatural until you get used to them. The only places where I use more traditional warmer bulbs is in the lounge, and our bedside lamps as the warmer colour looks a lot better for night-time - especially cold winter nights.

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That's what I'm planning, standard warmer bulbs in table lamps for a subdued light when relaxing, but at least the option of a decent bright light from the pendant light when I want/need it!

Eenymeeny

Bronnie wrote: »

That's what I'm planning, standard warmer bulbs in table lamps for a subdued light when relaxing, but at least the option of a decent bright light from the pendant light when I want/need it!

I've done it the other way. Daylight bulbs in lamps so that I have good light for reading etc and what I call 'normal' bulbs in the 'overheads'. I hate the 'warm up' period required if I'm just popping in to a room for something and reckon that they aren't on for long so don't do too much damage to the environment and my leccy bill!
Think I'll put daylight ones in the lounge pendants though, that's a good idea, thanks.

TimBuckTeeth

I have tried many different compact fluorescent lamps. I was still not that impressed by the light output from a 30W lamp. I have recently bought some 45W and 65W lamps from ebay and finally seem to have found what I was looking for, they give a good bright light. I have bought the warm white (2700K) ones as I don't like the daylight (6400K) I find it too cold and gloomy looking. The daylight 6400K I don't believe is full spectrum but biased towards the blue end of the spectrum. I would choose a cool white 4000K if available as a compromise for better colour rendering.

The only disadvantage of the 45W and 65W lamps is that they are physically large, the 65W nearly 1ft long, so might not be good with shades. I can also hear a slight hum from the 65W lamp.

45W Warm White 2700K

65W Warm White 2700K

45W Daylight 6400K

65W Daylight 6400K