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dave6x · 21-01-2008, 16:32

I have used low energy lamps for many years, the first being a 16 watt "2D" bayonet cap lamp on the landing in the early '80s that was so heavy it required a heavier duty cable drop to the lampholder.

However I use light dimmers for the wall lights in my lounge and will not be changing them for low energy flourescents. Why you might ask? As you dim a tunsten lamp its colour temperature changes giving a "warmer" glow, and also you reduce the amount of energy it is consuming, very pleasant for watching TV. Dimmable low energy lamps are currently horrendously expensive and dimming a flourescent lamp its colour temperature remains the same as determined by the phoshor coatings and the light output when dimmed, in my opinion, looks very "cold" and uninviting. Maybe when the technology changes I will review this!

21-01-2008, 16:32	#31
dave6x Inactive Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Andover, Hants Services: VM BBL 3Mb> 10Mb> 20Mb> 30Mb> 50Mb> 70Mb Posts: 732	Re: Energy Bulbs,a boon or a curse? I have used low energy lamps for many years, the first being a 16 watt "2D" bayonet cap lamp on the landing in the early '80s that was so heavy it required a heavier duty cable drop to the lampholder. However I use light dimmers for the wall lights in my lounge and will not be changing them for low energy flourescents. Why you might ask? As you dim a tunsten lamp its colour temperature changes giving a "warmer" glow, and also you reduce the amount of energy it is consuming, very pleasant for watching TV. Dimmable low energy lamps are currently horrendously expensive and dimming a flourescent lamp its colour temperature remains the same as determined by the phoshor coatings and the light output when dimmed, in my opinion, looks very "cold" and uninviting. Maybe when the technology changes I will review this!