I'd not seen any low energy ones higher than 20w, so could be interested in getting one of those to try out. I presume it's not dimable (at least the ones linked above aren't), but if that is suitably bright enough then it could be worth considering. How quick are they at starting?
That looks like them, although you may want to shop around as they can be found cheeper. They can be dimmed very slightly, but not to the degree of an incandesant.
They are probably on a par with most other CF bulbs when it comes to starting.
The thing to note is that, as you would expect with a daylight spectrum bulb, the colour temperature is higher than other bulbs. It does give you a fairly harsh white light a bit like a supermarket.
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Date: 2009-01-13 09:38 pm (UTC)http://www.lightbulbs-direct.com/category/171/daylight-helix-energy-saver/
I'd not seen any low energy ones higher than 20w, so could be interested in getting one of those to try out. I presume it's not dimable (at least the ones linked above aren't), but if that is suitably bright enough then it could be worth considering. How quick are they at starting?
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Date: 2009-01-13 10:52 pm (UTC)I might have to get a few of those. my biggest grumble with energy savers is they're a bit dim.
Although, I consider the 'slow warmup' a feature - I like not having to go 'aah my eyes' when I turn 'em on :0.
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Date: 2009-01-14 04:20 pm (UTC)They are probably on a par with most other CF bulbs when it comes to starting.
The thing to note is that, as you would expect with a daylight spectrum bulb, the colour temperature is higher than other bulbs. It does give you a fairly harsh white light a bit like a supermarket.