lightbulbs breaking danger

Jamsyke

The only problem with the low energy R80's is you won't get the same light output as before, but I'm sure the technology will catch up soon in this department.

princessmoneysaver

Had the same thing happen with Sainsbury's own bulbs! In my kitchen too, was a right mess everyewhere. Now I always get Wilkinson's Own which I have had no problems with

Yvonne

JohalaReewi

Jamsyke wrote:

The only problem with the low energy R80's is you won't get the same light output as before, but I'm sure the technology will catch up soon in this department.

They certainly will. I used to use 100W R80s in the kitchen which gave out a fair bit of light but got very hot in use and it was very warm when working under the lights. They also burnt out fairly quickly. I found some 23W low energy R80s which put out more light than the 100W normal ones did and are so cool you can still touch them after they have been on for ages!! Only downside was the cost of the bulbs in the first place

illuminate

Own Brand v Reputable Manuf.

There are only a handful of factorys making GLS lamps in Europe now. Philips, GE, Osram, Radium should be fine. Quite often different brands actually come from the same factories.

However many of the larger retailers will now no doubt be experimenting with Chinese imports. As another who also works within the lighting industry this has had huge quality implications. Some huge players have had their fingers badly burned recently with regard to this.

Take it further and talk to trading standards.

Stompa

Had the same thing happen with Sainsbury's own bulbs!

I've not had them explode, but lately I've found that Sainsbury's bulbs sometimes emit a high-pitched whistling sound.

Stompa

Quasar

I have never had a thing like that happen to me, but I have always felt that there must be a limit to how cheap we can go before safety is compromised.

I buy only halogen, low consumption lightbulbs. They can cost £2-3 each but last ten times as long as standard bulbs and use only 20% energy. They don't get scalding hot when on.

Incidentally, I have also bought a halogen electric heater, and when it's on I switch off all the lights in the room as its glow is bright and red like a summer sunset, and unless I have to do detailed work, its light is sufficient. So I save even more!