Comments on: A post just for Mr Hartley http://www.politicalpenguin.org.uk/2007/11/a-post-just-for-mr-hartley/ Still under development Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:23:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Political Penguin http://www.politicalpenguin.org.uk/2007/11/a-post-just-for-mr-hartley/comment-page-1/#comment-504 Political Penguin Sun, 25 Nov 2007 13:12:17 +0000 /?p=266#comment-504 Lobster. I know the type. I had a look at LED spots a few months ago and made some inquiries. My reading of it was that whereas normal energy saving bulbs are rated as being either 8 or 15 watt and producing equivalents to 60 or 100 watt bulbs, when I asked about the LED spots which were rated as 5 watts I was told that they produce the equivalent of a 5 watt standard incandescent bulbs worth of light which for my needs wasn't satisfactory. I could see if some just wanted background lighting or was building an array of spots recessed into a ceiling where they could be useful but if you'd end up needing 20 of them to get a reasonable level of light then it seems simpler and no less environmentally detrimental to stick a standard bulb in, probably a lot cheaper too. Would be interested in knowing what type you've picked up, the technology on LED's is moving faster and they are undoubtedly the future of lighting but I think the technology just isn't there yet. Much the same as when the first energy saving bulbs came out, they were rubbish but the ones we have today are pretty damn good. Lobster. I know the type. I had a look at LED spots a few months ago and made some inquiries. My reading of it was that whereas normal energy saving bulbs are rated as being either 8 or 15 watt and producing equivalents to 60 or 100 watt bulbs, when I asked about the LED spots which were rated as 5 watts I was told that they produce the equivalent of a 5 watt standard incandescent bulbs worth of light which for my needs wasn’t satisfactory.

I could see if some just wanted background lighting or was building an array of spots recessed into a ceiling where they could be useful but if you’d end up needing 20 of them to get a reasonable level of light then it seems simpler and no less environmentally detrimental to stick a standard bulb in, probably a lot cheaper too.

Would be interested in knowing what type you’ve picked up, the technology on LED’s is moving faster and they are undoubtedly the future of lighting but I think the technology just isn’t there yet. Much the same as when the first energy saving bulbs came out, they were rubbish but the ones we have today are pretty damn good.

]]> By: Lobster Blogster http://www.politicalpenguin.org.uk/2007/11/a-post-just-for-mr-hartley/comment-page-1/#comment-503 Lobster Blogster Tue, 20 Nov 2007 22:17:19 +0000 /?p=266#comment-503 Low energy. They are a collection of LEDs. I haven't quite finished the wiring but they are for use in my recently redecorated bathroom. Not the brightest of lights clearly, but the will serve to lighten an otherwise dark area with a low ceiling. Low energy. They are a collection of LEDs. I haven’t quite finished the wiring but they are for use in my recently redecorated bathroom. Not the brightest of lights clearly, but the will serve to lighten an otherwise dark area with a low ceiling.

]]> By: David Hartley http://www.politicalpenguin.org.uk/2007/11/a-post-just-for-mr-hartley/comment-page-1/#comment-502 David Hartley Tue, 20 Nov 2007 22:05:35 +0000 /?p=266#comment-502 Yes Homebase in Wolverhampton very good store indeed. Let me know when you're in town Penguin as I'm around tomorrow! Yes Homebase in Wolverhampton very good store indeed. Let me know when you’re in town Penguin as I’m around tomorrow!

]]> By: Political Penguin http://www.politicalpenguin.org.uk/2007/11/a-post-just-for-mr-hartley/comment-page-1/#comment-501 Political Penguin Tue, 20 Nov 2007 01:39:26 +0000 /?p=266#comment-501 Are those energy efficient ones or the standard halogen type? I vaguely remember being horrified at the price of the halogen GU10 bulbs in Homebase in the past, hence why I never bought them from there. Wilkinson is a better bet for the standard halogen type or Willenhall indoor market even better if in the neighbourhood. Wasn't aware of any other retailer selling the energy efficient variety on the high street although maypop up to Homebase in Wolverhampton and check it out. Are those energy efficient ones or the standard halogen type? I vaguely remember being horrified at the price of the halogen GU10 bulbs in Homebase in the past, hence why I never bought them from there. Wilkinson is a better bet for the standard halogen type or Willenhall indoor market even better if in the neighbourhood. Wasn’t aware of any other retailer selling the energy efficient variety on the high street although maypop up to Homebase in Wolverhampton and check it out.

]]> By: Lobster Blogster http://www.politicalpenguin.org.uk/2007/11/a-post-just-for-mr-hartley/comment-page-1/#comment-500 Lobster Blogster Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:43:25 +0000 /?p=266#comment-500 Just happened to be passing and thought I should mention that I bought some 1amp bulbs with GU10 fitting in Homebase recently. I think they were about a fiver each. Just happened to be passing and thought I should mention that I bought some 1amp bulbs with GU10 fitting in Homebase recently. I think they were about a fiver each.

]]> By: Political Penguin http://www.politicalpenguin.org.uk/2007/11/a-post-just-for-mr-hartley/comment-page-1/#comment-499 Political Penguin Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:49:28 +0000 /?p=266#comment-499 Don't even mention the attic conversion mate. I haven't the time nor the money for it at the moment. Triple glazing the front room and buying a chimney balloon is higher on the list of priorities at the moment. Don’t even mention the attic conversion mate. I haven’t the time nor the money for it at the moment. Triple glazing the front room and buying a chimney balloon is higher on the list of priorities at the moment.

]]> By: David Hartley http://www.politicalpenguin.org.uk/2007/11/a-post-just-for-mr-hartley/comment-page-1/#comment-498 David Hartley Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:37:01 +0000 /?p=266#comment-498 Cheers Penguin! By the way, I loved the scans of Little Penguin 2 over on Mrs Penguin's site. How's the loft conversion coming on? Looks like you'll need the space! Regards David Cheers Penguin!

By the way, I loved the scans of Little Penguin 2 over on Mrs Penguin’s site. How’s the loft conversion coming on? Looks like you’ll need the space!

Regards

David

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