saracook31 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Anyone had problems with these? Our long life bulbs, which were supposed to last 5 years have started to go at only 6months! We've now been given some 14 YEAR light bulbs (from my nan who said they'd be around longer than her!), from my calculations these will last about a year and a half! So are they really worth the money?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I've not had to replace any of my long life bulbs yet - I'd say they've been place anything up to 4 years or so? (Have they been around that long, I can't remember ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I've never replaced any of mine and some must be over 5 years old. Maybe you just had a dodgy one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindy Loo Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Like ordinary light bulbs, there are a number of "no name " cheap imports on the market. Although well known branded ones are more expensive at the outset they are often better quality too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 I've got so fed up with these I've started writing the date that I put them in the light in marker pen so I can see if I'm imaging how short the life of them is. And then I shall stomp back to the retailer!! I hate the way the light goes dimmer as they get older too. How do you dispose of yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I've got so fed up with these I've started writing the date that I put them in the light in marker pen so I can see if I'm imaging how short the life of them is. And then I shall stomp back to the retailer!! I hate the way the light goes dimmer as they get older too. How do you dispose of yours? Same here - ours started going so we now write the date on I hate them - We have a freezer room.....with no windows......half way down the drive...... when I open the door, I want light, not a pathetic excuse for light. I want to be able to see if I'm about to tread on a rat!!!! or walk into a spider web!!!!! I don't want to wait 10 mins for enough light to see what I'm doing! Farm suppliers are still able to sell good old-fashioned 100W light bulbs - I've stocked up on them to use in the outbuildings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Seemingly they are only efficient if they're left on for a bit: if they're in rooms where you pop in and out in 5 mins then a regular bulb will be more efficient and last longer, becuase the energy eficient ones take a while to "get going". So it's actually greener to put a regular one in your freezer room than an energy effienct bulb (unless you're sneaking down there to make free with the home brew, of course...?). I've found those halogen-type ones are rubbishe and don't last long at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 (unless you're sneaking down there to make free with the home brew, of course...?). That would be Carl......not me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 We've found the cheaper the long life bulb, the longer they last ! We've had some from Ikea for years and they've been fab but were very cheap to buy. We've also had some more expensive Philips soft tone ones in the sitting room as we have light fittings which take a lot of bulbs and they have been absolutely terrible, fading to a pathetic pink glow within a few months . Unfortunately the sitting room light fittings take small bayonet bulbs which are usually expensive when you need long life ones so we're stuck. Harrumph ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 We have some of the ikea ones aswell and they seem decent If shops every stop selling 'normal' light bulbs, theatre shops will become more popular I've been looking at LED bulbs which fit into standard sockets and they look really good, and would be bright straight away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louise1976 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 It's a shame we won't be able to buy "normal" bulbs soon. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1208228/Ten-days-left-buy-frosted-lightbulbs-EU-ban-means-low-energy-ones-sale.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I've been looking at LED bulbs which fit into standard sockets and they look really good, and would be bright straight away. Yes, we have several light fittings with single LED 3W bulbs in and they are great. The kitchen downlighters are all LEDs as they need to be on during the daytime in winter as the kitchen is so dark otherwise. These are the lowest energy option we could find. The boys bedrooms have LED bulbs too and they are bright enough for them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Around Christmas time, actually New Years eve, we were driving home from ooop north listening to Radio 4 (or 2) and they were talking about the energy light bulbs and as to whether or not it is right to be told which bulbs we are allowed to use. I listened with interest as we've had some supposed 8 year life ones for free that have gone within a year, I'd say. Not lasted more than a year, that's for sure. Basically, any of the free or cheap promo ones are of an inferior grade and won't last as long as the full price ones. One chap said he likes to be able to read or go into a room, and not fall over waiting for the bulb to heat up. I am now on the look out for 40 watt or 60 watt clear bulbs for my crystal lampshades, as bulbs that are pearl or even energy ones, don't let the light shine through, and you don't get the sparkly, rainbow effect on the walls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindy Loo Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I know a really good company called CP Lighting that sells all sorts of bulbs - they have some of the "banned" ones still in stock including the clear ones I think you are looking for but also sell all sorts of the much dreaded energy saving bulbs and the new technology LED's. They are really efficient too! They are: http://www.cp-lighting.co.uk I hope that helps! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Thank you Lindyloo! Thats an excellent site. I've already stocked up on "banned" candle bulbs for my living room light when Sainsburys were selling them for 10p each But it's great to know there is someone out there who will still sell the old fashioned ones. I've just had a look at the GU10 LED's. Why on earth are they about £25 each? Madness! I know they have cheaper ones, but that's bonkers for a light bulb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Have still been looking at LED's ... my lights in my room have blown (I was messing around with a touch light switch ) so might have to get something new. Filament lamps will still have to be around for theatre lighting, incubators and other things I can't think of at the moment If all else fails we'll just have to convert our lamps to stage light fittings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
