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Energy saving light bulds

Hi

Does anyone know where the cheapest place to buy candle energy saving light bulds ?

Any feed back would be welcome.

Comments

  • cadmus
    cadmus Posts: 262 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    is it true you cant use any energy saving bulbs on a dimmer switch !
  • seletar
    seletar Posts: 107 Forumite
    Hi cadmus,

    You can get energy savings bulbs to work on a dimmer switch but they are
    expensive at about £10.00 a bulb.It would take a long time to save money at that price.
    I am sure that in the future their price will diminish.

    Cheers
  • I bought some push in energy saving candle bulbs yesterday from tesco they were£1.34 BOGOF.I bought six along with some other shopping that came to £18 ish using coupons I got it down to £3.54!! I love this site.
  • msmicawber
    msmicawber Posts: 1,962 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    I haven't bought any new ES bulbs for years as they last so long, but noticed them going for very little in Wilkinson's recently. I got most of mine from Lidl's, a couple free when I switched fuel suppliers, and a couple free from the Council offices when I called in to ask about something wholly unrelated. If you're passing your Council offices, why not call in and see if they're giving any away.
    Debt at highest: £6,290.72 (14.2.1999)
    Debt free success date: 14.8.2006 :j
  • redrolo
    redrolo Posts: 84 Forumite
    Ebay have 40 60w equivalent Philips bulbs for 14.99. Only downside is the postage is almost 12 quid, but seems a good place if you want to buy in bulk
  • LesD
    LesD Posts: 2,112 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    A warning - 11w is supposed to be '60w equivalent', but we've wasted £££s on them! They are rubbish. You need at least an 18w bulb ('100w equivalent') to get the same quality of light.
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