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Old 8th Sep 2018, 10:12 am   #33
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Default Re: Anglepoise bulbs

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Originally Posted by Brigham View Post
A genuine Anglepoise lamp, a 'vintage electrical appliance',(as defined by the thread title) REQUIRES an incandescent filament bulb.
Installing an alternative MAY allow such a vintage device to remain in service until an enthusiast is able to restore it. This is the only benefit of 'upcycling' I have yet identified.
I see you what you're saying, but...

Anyway, these are the lamps I use: https://www.johnlewis.com/philips-8w...osted/p1941224

Excellent light output, every bit as good as a 60W GLS lamp, just the right weight, except that they don't cook the Anglepoise's wiring and lampholder, they use less electricity and they seem to last forever.
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