Energy Saving Lamp - LP02642 - 18W BC

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SAVE MONEY & ENERGY – Energy Rating A - Up to 80% energy compared to traditional bulbs by using less electricity to reach the same brightness. 8,000 hours life – 10 Times longer than traditional bulbs – Instant start up – No flicker – No filament to burn out – Switching does not reduce lamp life – Excellent colour render

             Fitting                                               GLS                              Voltage
Colour   Type     Dia      Lgth     Power     Equiv      Op. Life         Min     Max
White     BC      41mm   175mm    18W     100W      8000 hrs   220vac   240vac

Saving energy doesn't have to be expensive or difficult, it can be as easy as fitting a new light bulb !

How much can you save with energy saving light bulbs ? ... Research has shown that £1 out of every £3 spent on lighting and heating our homes is wasted (source: Dept of Environment). Therefore energy efficient lighting should be one of the first improvements you should consider for your home.
An energy saving light bulb will cost you more than a convertional light bulb, but will put money back into your pocket, by saving you around £8 per bulb, on your annual electricity bill, and up to £40 per bulb over its lifetime!

Based upon
a) An average bulb usage of 4.5hrs per day (1,650 hours per year)
b) An average Energy Efficent Bulb life of 5000 and 8000 hours
c) Electricity cost of 7p per kW Hr
d) An average Energy Efficent Bulb cost of £5

                                                      Savings Over Lamps Life
   Standard  Energy Saving              Hrs Per Light Bulb
     Lamp        Equivalent                    5,000          8,000
      50W                9W                         £10.35       £18.96
      60W              11W                         £13.15       £23.44
      75W              15W                         £17.00       £29.60
      90W              18W                         £21.20       £36.32 

How are energy saving light bulbs different ?...Energy efficient light bulbs are basically fluorescent tubes designed to fit an ordinary light fitting. They use around a quarter to a fifth of the electricity used by an ordinary light bulb to generate the same light. Where you'd normally use a 60W standard light bulb, you'll only need a 11-18W energy efficient equivalent.

The best places to fit low energy light bulbs......Energy saving light bulbs are most effective in areas of your home where you use the most light. For example, the hall, kitchen, and landing. In these busy rooms you can recover the cost of energy saving bulbs in a year or less. It will take longer to get your money back in other rooms but, its still worth installing them as efficient bulbs can last 10 to 15 times longer than ordinary bulbs. In rooms where you switch the lights on and off more frequently, the lifespan of low energy bulbs will be shorter but not enough to outway their benefits. Not only are their financial benifits from installing energy saving light bulbs, but also give consideration to the  amount of time and hassle you will save by not having to replace bulbs that blow every few months! There really is no easier way of saving energy at home and doing your bit for the planet.

Price: £3.88

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