Why change to energy saving? Here are a few reasons which we thihnk make sense to go green!

• In most homes, lighting accounts for around 10-15 per cent of an electricity bill.

• Traditional incandescent light bulbs (also referred to as GLS bulbs) waste a lot of their energy by turning it into heat. An electric current is passed through a resistive filament, causing it to glow very bright, giving of light. The glow also generates a lot of heat, hence incandescent bulbs are hot to touch when they are on. In comparison to what technology is available today, they are energy inefficient and also suffer from having a very short life in comparison to energy saving bulbs, 1000 hours versus 6000+ hours.

• Energy saving light bulbs work in the same way as fluorescent light bulbs. An electric current passes through gas in a tube, making the tube's coating glow brightly. There is a ballast or transformer fitted into the base of the energy saving bulb which controls the supply of electricity to the bulb, allowing for a small surge of power for a millisecond to light the bulb and then reducing the electricity flow to a very low level. This reduces the amount of electricity a fluorescent light bulb uses in comparison to a normal incandescent light bulb. This is the principle with which energy saving bulbs work.

• Help keep your electricity bills down by using energy saving light bulbs around your home and work place. They use around 80% less electricity and can last up to 12 years.

We offer energy saving bulbs in two main families:
1. Retrofit
2. GLS replacement

All our energy saving bulbs can be fitted directly into the lampholder, and can replace existing GLS bulbs. They are very simple to use.

Not sure which wattage you should buy?
A standard 60W GLS bulb will give an output of approximately 600 to 700 lumens. So when you are replacing it with an energy saving one, you need to match it with one which will give you the same amount of lumens.

Reftrofit energy saving light bulbs have short fluorescent tubes with u-turns built in, so that they are very compact. The have a stick like appearance and are the most economical solution if you want to switch to or replace energy saving light bulbs.

They come in three versions:

	Budget We offer the Osram Duluxstar energy saving bulb, which has a life of 6000 hours and is available with a B22d pin base. An 11W Duluxstar can replace a 60W GLS bulb, and it will last you 6 times longer! Buy the Osram Duluxstar from £1.50 inc VAT
	Economy These have a slightly shorter lifespan and can be used in areas where the light bulb may not be left on for longer periods of time. We offer the Osram Dulux EL Economy energy saving bulb, which has a life of 10,000 hours and is available with a B22d pin base and an E27 screw base. A 12W Dulux EL can replace a 60W GLS bulb, and it will last you 10 times longer! Buy the Osram Dulux EL Economy from £3.67 inc VAT
	Longlife Perfect for light fittings that are difficult to reach. They last up to 15 times longer than standard light bulbs, saving you the hassle of frequent replacements. They are also ideal for areas where they may be left on for long periods of time such as landings and staircases. We offer the Osram Dulux EL Longlife energy saving bulb, which has a life of 15,000 hours and is available with a B22d pin base and an E27 screw base. An 11W Dulux EL Longlife can replace a 60W GLS bulb, and it will last you 15 times longer! Buy the Osram Dulux EL Longlife from £5.04 inc VAT