Fluorescent light bulbs are energy saving bulbs that screw into a regular light socket or lighting fixture. In comparison to incandescent light bulbs, fluorescent bulbs last between four and ten times longer and use approximately one quarter less energy. While they are more expensive initially, the cost is paid back between three and twelve months (depending on the types of bulb in question). This means that the typical homeowner, or many renters, would do better with fluorescent bulbs.

Do Fluorescent Bulbs Flicker and Buzz?
The first generation of fluorescent light bulbs used magnetic ballasts rather than electronic. What this basically meant was that it took longer for the charge to get to the bulb causing it to flicker, make noise and take a bit to warm up. The connection was not as strong or consistent. Similarly, they also used mono-phosphors rather than multiple-phosphors, causing the light emitted to be a bland yellowish tint. Since then, the technology has made leaps and bounds. While once they were the very definition of institutional gloom, they now come in even more variations of white (and color) than the older generation bulbs. The only difference left is the cost.

These globes are awesome! Replaces any incandescent bulb, but best used in closed fittings ('cause they're quite ugly). Because they put out less heat than incandescents, these globes can be used to provide more light in enclosed fittings, where a 60 watt globe is the maximum recommended (most enclosed household fittings). Add to that the 10,000 hour life (10 times that of a normal bulb) and the fact you can save up to 80% off your power bill (good for the environment) and there is no good reason not to change. Available in cool white (lounge and relaxation areas) or daylight (kitchens and work areas). Available in 10 watt (= to 50 watt standard globe), 15 watt (= to 75 watt standard globe) and 18 watt (= to 90 watt standard globe). Edison Screw (E27) and Bayonet Cap (B22).

12 volt, spiral, compact fluorescent lamp, for use with low voltage DC power supplies. Suitable for battery and solar power supplies. Super long life - 8,000 hours. Save up to 80 % off your power bill. Warm white (3000K) colour. Available in 15 watt (= to 75 watt standard globe) and 20 watt (= to 100 watt standard globe), in either Edison Screw (E27) or Bayonet Cap (B22).

Not the worlds biggest compact fluorescent lamp but nearly. This lamp uses only 85 watts but punches out an amazing equivalent light output of a standard 425 watt incandescent lamp.
Huge 10,000 hour life
It is not going to fit into a standard fitting, but it is not that big either.
This compact fluorescent lamp is approximately 110mm wide and 225 mm long including the base.
At present we have Bayonet Cap (BC) Daylight colour in stock but have an Edison Screw (ES) adaptor available.

Can replace incandescent candle bulbs where used, as long as a dimmer switch is NOT in use. Get a huge 80% power savings by using only 5 watts of power with the equivalent light output of a standard 25 watt globe. These globes are super long life - 10,000 hours, which for the average user means about 6 years between globe changes. Available in bayonet cap (BC) and Small bayonet cap (SBC) base, warm white (for lounge and relaxation areas).