Energy efficient lightbulbs and dimmers

[ChimpMaster]

Anyone got these to work together yet?

I bought 6 wall lights, fitted them and then realised that the bloody energy efficient bulbs wouldn't work with my dimmer switch!

[DimPrawn]

They cannot be dimmed. Try wearing sunglasses indoors for a similar effect.

[lilelvis2000]

Bzzzzt! wrong! They can be dimmed, but required a special ballast, dimmer switch and - potentially - special wiring.

Google around, there's plenty of info on this.

[DimPrawn]

And special electricity too.

All to save 4p on your electricity bill.

[DaveB]

They cannot be dimmed. Try wearing sunglasses indoors for a similar effect.

Alternatively use a candelabra. When you want to dim the lights just blow a few out! Saves electricity too!

[VectraMan]

Just change the bulb for a more energy efficient (lower power) one.

[BoredBloke]

These bulbs can be dimmed easily by painting them black. The dimmer you want, the more black you add. Simple.

[Muttley08]

Or try a lamp when you need to lure Mrs Tazman with the sexy lighting....

[DBA_bloke]

Come and live in fecking Thame, Oxon. Every coont's got about 5 security lights blazing away on their house; never need to switch a light on again.