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<blockquote data-quote="Llew" data-source="post: 359241" data-attributes="member: 175007"><p>Considering the soon-to-come replacement of filament lamp bulbs by compact fluorescent bulbs in the UK, as ruled by the EU, I can see some problems ahead if this is not carefully thought over.</p><p></p><p>We all know the advantages economically of CFLs, but the practicality may be a different story.</p><p></p><p>On a personal level, I have changed over to CFLs where practical, but have come up against one or two problems :</p><p></p><p>They won't fit in some of my lamp shades, particularly the metal 'downlight' holders, being too bulky. I have a fairly expensive three-lamp fitting that would have to be replaced unless I can source a slimmer type of CFL (haven't found one yet).</p><p></p><p>They take a minute or two to achieve maximum brightness. This may be a hazard when used on a landing, particularly in an old or infirm person's home where the stairs may be ill-lit during that minute they are walking up or downstairs. Can't see them paying for additional light fixtures and wiring for better illumination.</p><p></p><p>Most CFLs at presently available will not function properly with a dimmer switch. Those that will are I understand are very expensive.</p><p></p><p>They contain mercury. Hazardous if broken.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Do not like being switched on and off regularly.</p><p></p><p>Hopefully some of these negatives may be addressed by the lamp manufacturers or government before the filament lamp ban. </p><p></p><p>Llew</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Llew, post: 359241, member: 175007"] Considering the soon-to-come replacement of filament lamp bulbs by compact fluorescent bulbs in the UK, as ruled by the EU, I can see some problems ahead if this is not carefully thought over. We all know the advantages economically of CFLs, but the practicality may be a different story. On a personal level, I have changed over to CFLs where practical, but have come up against one or two problems : They won't fit in some of my lamp shades, particularly the metal 'downlight' holders, being too bulky. I have a fairly expensive three-lamp fitting that would have to be replaced unless I can source a slimmer type of CFL (haven't found one yet). They take a minute or two to achieve maximum brightness. This may be a hazard when used on a landing, particularly in an old or infirm person's home where the stairs may be ill-lit during that minute they are walking up or downstairs. Can't see them paying for additional light fixtures and wiring for better illumination. Most CFLs at presently available will not function properly with a dimmer switch. Those that will are I understand are very expensive. They contain mercury. Hazardous if broken. Do not like being switched on and off regularly. Hopefully some of these negatives may be addressed by the lamp manufacturers or government before the filament lamp ban. Llew [/QUOTE]
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