Energy saving lightbulbs review

MarcLister · 1 Oct 2010 at 22:37

I never thought Jonny69 would emerge from the shadows to be OcUK's energy saving light bulb expert reviewer.

Monkeynut · 1 Oct 2010 at 22:48

Anyone have any good suggestions on what bulb is closest to natural light?

Thanks for the review Johnny.

AHarvey · 1 Oct 2010 at 22:52

problem is nearly every light in my house is a dimmer light with 2-3 bulbs in.

apart from the kitchen that use halogen (?) bulbs.

need to replace the lot really.

Mark A · 2 Oct 2010 at 01:29

I'm currently using a 45 watt 'daylight' grow light :cool:

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benneh · 2 Oct 2010 at 04:14

Here's the score; I use 150w regular bulbs. I have a big room, and I like it to be bright. I also rock a dimmer switch. Also, I'm really sensitive to light temperatures. I'm doomed aren't I?.

It's not really fair, because the temperature of the light has a real effect on the atmosphere, imo (I'm a photographer/cinematographer by skill-set), and traditional bulbs are roughly 'right'..

At the moment I'm getting away with it because my dads store sells 100/150w bulbs, and can still get hold of them. I'm fearing this might end at some point in the future. Any particular recommendations?.

Mark A · 2 Oct 2010 at 04:33

benneh said:
Here's the score; I use 150w regular bulbs. I have a big room, and I like it to be bright. I also rock a dimmer switch. Also, I'm really sensitive to light temperatures. I'm doomed aren't I?.

It's not really fair, because the temperature of the light has a real effect on the atmosphere, imo (I'm a photographer/cinematographer by skill-set), and traditional bulbs are roughly 'right'..

At the moment I'm getting away with it because my dads store sells 100/150w bulbs, and can still get hold of them. I'm fearing this might end at some point in the future. Any particular recommendations?.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/45w-225w-Dayl...arden_PlantsSeedsBulbs_JN&hash=item2eb03935d7

Get one of these. Equivelent to a 225watt incandescent bulb and only uses 45watt energy. They're not too bright and you can get either warm or daylight colour temp.

They're bigger than a normal bulb though so you'd need to check it'll fit your lamp shade

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Overlag · 2 Oct 2010 at 10:36

still using 100watt proper bulbs... and i can see at night

benneh · 2 Oct 2010 at 11:14

Mark A said:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/45w-225w-Dayl...arden_PlantsSeedsBulbs_JN&hash=item2eb03935d7

Get one of these. Equivelent to a 225watt incandescent bulb and only uses 45watt energy. They're not too bright and you can get either warm or daylight colour temp.

They're bigger than a normal bulb though so you'd need to check it'll fit your lamp shade .

Tbh I've used 6000k and 2700k (cold/warm) cfl's and they're too brutal for me, the cold bulbs are too cold, and the warm bulbs make you feel as though you're on mars

. Normal bulb - just right

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zipp0r · 2 Oct 2010 at 11:41

Mark A said:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/45w-225w-Dayl...arden_PlantsSeedsBulbs_JN&hash=item2eb03935d7

oooh nice link, he has many many diff types of cfl in both colours.
30w are 165mm long but 45w are 250mm long :eek:

are they suitable for dimmer switches ? normal cfls dont like them and make a horrible buzzing sound from the bulb.
i have a megaman dimmable 11w and its not very bright and not really dimmable :confused:

. i would look for the highest wattage one that says suitable for dimmers or replace with a normal light switch.
i dont know if halogen are suitable for dimmers? they give off a nice light, not too yellowy and not too white.

zipp0r · 2 Oct 2010 at 11:46

benneh said:
Tbh I've used 6000k and 2700k (cold/warm) cfl's and they're too brutal for me, the cold bulbs are too cold, and the warm bulbs make you feel as though you're on mars . Normal bulb - just right .

i know what you mean cfls are abit on the extreme side of either colour, it is possible to get colours inbetween like 3000,4000,5000k and those will have the right colour for you

if not halogen have a good colour spectrum.