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

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

philips eco bulbs were £2.99 each in morrisons yesterday.

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

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)

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

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

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.

ok thanks will try morrisons then

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)

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

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

well our dimmer light has a normal energy saver on it

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.

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

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