Category Archives: Incandescent

130 years and counting for Britain’s oldest light bulb

From 1883 to 2013 Britain survived two world wars, saw 24 different Prime Ministers and ushered in the Millennium, but one thing remained constant throughout: Britain’s oldest light bulb was and still is shining brightly. The decorative incandescent bulb which … Continue reading

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The Lamp Company extends range of crown silver GLS lamps

Crown silver lamps are a popular non-glare option for mirror and decorative lighting. Aluminium coating on the lower half of the lamp reflects some light back into the fitting allowing a soft ambience to be created and control over the … Continue reading

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How consumers are avoiding the EU directive against incandescent light bulbs

That time of year is nearly upon us again, the time when another incandescent light bulb is phased out by the EU, as of this Saturday it will be the turn of the clear 40w bulb to meet its end… … Continue reading

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Bell Lighting 3,000 hour ‘tough’ lamps

We have expanded our range of Bell Lighting lamps and now stock the new Bell 3,000 hour ‘tough’ lamp in a range of shapes including GLS, candle and golfball. The lamps are manufactured with a new durable filament enabling improved … Continue reading

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America in temporary U-turn over incandescent light bulb ban

Congressional Republicans appear, for the time being at least, to have won the battle to keep incandescent light bulbs available for domestic consumption in America. The bulbs had been due to be banned in 2012 as part of a new … Continue reading

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