Holdouts for Humble (incandescent light) Bulb Defy a Government Phase-Out (UK)

New York Times ^ | April 23, 2009 | Elisabeth Rosenthal

[HiTech RedNeck]

That’s great. And it ought to be left to the choice of the consumer. If it cannot sell itself on energy savings or on reduced heat generation, it shouldn’t be sold.

[HiTech RedNeck]

Dimming fluorescents don’t mix well with others of different brands, or with incandescents, on the same dimmer. Industry standards for fluorescent dimming characteristics would indeed help.

[Cheburashka]

Does that mean in the UK, dimmer switches are a residual casualty of this ordeal?

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Don't know about the UK, but here in the states

http://www.dimmablecfls.com/

You might want to do a web search, I would think there is a manufacturer someplace in or near the UK who makes dimmable CFL's.

You might also try contacting David Tyson Lighting and asking them if they know of anyone in the UK making dimmable lights.

The internet - where you can find out things.

[Starwolf]

Dimming fluorescents don’t mix well with others of different brands, or with incandescents, on the same dimmer. Industry standards for fluorescent dimming characteristics would indeed help.

Indeed, IIRC Leviton is supporting several different kinds of dimmers in its high end lines and they certainly do not mix

[Budge]

Have any of you researched how to dispose of those 'cute' little curly bulbs?

If not, do so! You may have to call HAZMAT to dispose of them.