Energy Light Bulbs.

[DulwichFox]

I was under the impression Energy Light 'Tubes' should last for 10 years.

Just had the 3rd one in thw last 3 - 4 weeks fade and die..

They are on for about 4-5 hours in the evening.

They have lasted on average 3-4 months..

Any one else having problems...

Fox.

[The Minkey]

No idea what an energy light tube is, can you be more specific? I googled and found one product that might be what you mean: It was sold as lasting 8 times as long as an incandescent equivalent, and was guaranteed for 1 yr. Perhaps your bulbs had a similar guarantee, in which case, you should be able to get the money back on some of them at least.

[malumbu]

They are shite. I bought loads of them when they were on special offer. I now pay a premium for the old style with the new style halogen. But they are only a 30% reduction. What is the point of not being able to read, cook, sew, DIY or even see someone near to you. Emperor's new clothes I say.

It would be far better if we just turned the bally lights off when we are not in the room. Being high on the hill I can look out over central London and see so many lights all all night.

[Salsaboy]

The energy saving light bulbs are in most cases mini fluorescent tubes. These are more of a risk to the environment than incandescent (normal) light bulbs as they contain mercury.

Another triumph for the EU. Replace something that works with something that is more dangerous and does not work as well.

[KalamityKel]

They cost more to make in money and resource, they cost a hell of a lot to buy and run (takes longer for the bulbs to warm up to give off the same amount of light, they don't work as well having to be replaced more frequently... hmmmm

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

And they are so noisy.

[DulwichFox]

http://www.robertdyas.co.uk/sites/rdmainv4.57/productimages/118x87f/140579.jpg

http://www.osram.com.au/_global/img/Consumer/General_Lighting/Energy-Saving_lamps/E07_E08_E09_E10_E11_E14_Teaser_104x95/E07_duluxstar_th.jpg

OSRAM DULUXSTAR STICK

OSRAM DULUXSTAR STICK in the original energy saving lamp design

have a life of up to 10 years and 3-year guarantee.

Fox

[bloonoo]

we have used one in my old house and it lasted over ten years. ones in my current house we haven't had to change and they were in there before we moved in, and we've been there 3 years.

[*Bob*]

SEXY bulbs

http://www.zetaled.co.uk/images/products/lifebulb-2x480x200.jpg

[Otta]

Fox we use these and they seem to last ages. Maybe you should get your wiring checked to make sure they're not getting overloaded or something like that. Not that I know the first thing about electrics.

[LadyDeliah]

LED bulbs are far better and contain no mercury

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LED_lamp