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Originally Posted by asheleaf  Anyway, back to the reason for this post, could those with experience of these bulbs let me know which brands are best and which to avoid? I dont want to end up buying the ones that only last as long as a regular bulb. |
Which magazine have tested them, as I've got temporary membership to their site at present I'll look it up for you. Hang on...
Their best buys were based on not taking too long to come on, good performance over time and withstanding frequent on/off switching. They were...
General Electric Electronic T3, price £3
IKEA Sparsam bulb price £2
Osram Duluxstar price £3
General Electric Mini Eco price £3
IKEA Sparsam tube price £3
Most of the bulbs in my house are the tube type from Ikea because I live near a branch, so that may be why I've generally found them fine over the last few years. It makes a change from the quality (or lack of it) of their furniture then!) I can't recall replacing a bulb yet, though most of them I've had 3 years or less.