Confused over lightbulbs (yes, really!)- Please Help!

WantToBeSE

Can someone please tell me what kind of lightbulb i need for the following fitting? I have lived here a year, and never got around the putting a bulb in this particular fitting, mainly because i didnt know which one i was even looking for!

HHarry

They are special holders that only take low energy bulbs.

I can't post links, but if you go to the light bulb section on the screwfix website, you'll find 2/4 pin bulbs. It looks like you need a 4 pin (G24Q) bulb.

muckybutt

4 pin compact fluorescent lamp

http://www.lampshoponline.com/double-turn-compact-fluorescent-4-pin-26w/?gclid=CIa1l_-T7bMCFUfJtAodEFgAqw

Other web sites and prices are available

WantToBeSE

Thanks HHarry and muckybutt.

WestonDave

Personally I'd take the stupid fitting off and put a normal one on! Not only is it restricting what you can put in it (you can put a CFL in a normal fitting if you choose but also a halogen or LED if you prefer the light from those), but its huge and ugly!

GlynD

WestonDave wrote: »

Personally I'd take the stupid fitting off and put a normal one on! Not only is it restricting what you can put in it (you can put a CFL in a normal fitting if you choose but also a halogen or LED if you prefer the light from those), but its huge and ugly!

I agree. Mind you it's relatively easy to pick up most bulbs from B&Q etc these days.

WantToBeSE

I agree, but i wouldnt know where to start with replacing it with a normal one tbh.

poppellerant

Normal lightbulb holders cost about £1, usually less.

Turn off electric, unscrew plastic bits from existing lightbulb holder, then disconnect the three wires (blue, brown and yellow/green striped). Connect wires to new lightbulb holder, screw together, turn electric back on and enjoy!

WantToBeSE

Thanks poppellerant, i might actually give that a go!

Avoriaz

poppellerant wrote: »

Normal lightbulb holders cost about £1, usually less.

Turn off electric, unscrew plastic bits from existing lightbulb holder, then disconnect the three wires (blue, brown and yellow/green striped). Connect wires to new lightbulb holder, screw together, turn electric back on and enjoy!

Enjoy what?

The darkness. The low electricity costs.

You forgot to say to put a suitable bulb in.