can u get energy saving lightbulbs which u can use with a normal dimer switchthat does not cos a fortune

[babyjjbaby]

we need at least 5 and the ones i looked at are £11.99

[UmMwahahahaaaaa]

philips eco bulbs were £2.99 each in morrisons yesterday.

[babyjjbaby]

thanks but u can't use them on a dimmer switch

[nannyL]

i got a link through scottish power who i get my energy from

they were much less expensive than £12 (but more than about a £1).... i think that deal is only avaliable to scottish power customers though (i was surprised as i didn even realise they existed)

[exasperatedmummy]

I use a light saving bulb with a dimmer switch and it hasn't exploded yet! It does flicker if i don't turn the light full on which kind of defeats the object though

[UmMwahahahaaaaa]

No, these were ones that specifically said 'dimmer switch'.I know because I thought 'oh, that's interesting, I didn't know you could get dimmer eco bulbs.

Their normal eco ones are usually two for about £1 in Morrisons

[SaTanicGore]

Energy saving bulbs used with a dimmer switch (unless you buy the special ones) are a fire hazard and should not be used.

exasperatedmummy, please please change that bulb.

[babyjjbaby]

ok thanks will try morrisons then

[Twiglett]

energy saving lightbulbs don't work well on a dimmer (unless on full) because they buzz and flicker

that said .. go to Lidl .. they have Phillips ones for about 69p (I was stunned)

[Twiglett]

hang on are you saying that they can explode if on full on a dimmer?

[babyjjbaby]

thats why i want the dimmable ones u can't use standered energy bulbs with dimmer u have to buy a specific one

[Twiglett]

well our dimmer light has a normal energy saver on it

[SaTanicGore]

Twig, I have been warned by 3 electricians and a fireman NOT to use them.

They have both the potential to explode and to cause a short, which can cause a fire to start within the switch.

[exasperatedmummy]

Bloody hell!!! I'm taking the bulb out NOW! Thanks Satanic Gore.

[exasperatedmummy]

Its out - will be typing in the dark later, but hey