energy saving bathroom light

arkonite_babe

But surely that's the whole point of a night light? That you switch it off during the day

ailuro2

Remember that energy saving bulbs use around the same amount of power as traditional bulbs the first minute they are on and warming up, so sometimes if it's a loo they aren't always worth it.
60 quid for a special light fitting is a bit steep.
I'd use that money to save energy elsewhere- e.g. some rechargeable batteries and a solar charger for a tenner from Maplins, some extra insulation for the loft, letterbox flap and draught excluder, etc...

The light in the bathroom, if it's used for shaving etc. does need to be good, so sorry to say it's one of the few places where we have a traditional bulb.:o

ailuro2

btw- where will you plug the nightlight in, in the bathroom?

kazzer101

the nightlight would be in the hall right by the bathroom door so they could see their way in. Think thats gonna be the best option along with a normal light fitting in there. Must admit it is the only one in the house not with an energy saving bulb in and we are pretty well insulated here and well stocked on the rechargable batteries (have to be with kids toys nowadays!) thanks so much all of you for your suggestions and i have got to get my creative cap on to buy some beads and get extending the chord!!

thanks again

karen x

gromituk

ailuro2 wrote:

Remember that energy saving bulbs use around the same amount of power as traditional bulbs the first minute they are on and warming up

No, I don't think they do. They may take a very small amount more, but the main problems are that they may be quite dim for a while, and that switching them on and off repeatedly may shorten their life.

speedyjoe

In our new bathroom I fitted one of these http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=101473&ts=37848&id=16232 All our previous bathrooms were too dingy and we wanted something really bright. They have a 16 Watt version for £16.75 if that one is too powerful.