Can I use an energy saving bulb in this light?

To tell if it’s possible to use an energy saving bulb in a light fitting, you first need to look at what bulb it takes. Once you know this, it’s possible to then work out whether there’s an energy saving equivalent available - i.e the bulb cap will be either E27-ES, E14-SES, GU10, G9 or G4 etc.
Once you know the cap, you then need to consider the space available inside the fitting - there’s nothing worse than an energy saving bulb hanging over the edge of a shade! When they were first introduced, energy saving bulbs were a lot larger than normal bulbs. However, this is constantly changing and there are now many small designs available. There are also a number of options in terms of shape, with energy saving bulbs designed to reflect the style of normal bulbs, with candles, globes and gls shapes all available.
Another consideration is what wattage to choose. An energy saving bulb has a much lower running temperature, which means you can actually choose one with a higher equivalent wattage than if you were using a normal bulb. For example, a fitting designed to take a 60W normal bulb could take an energy saving bulb of 18W, which is equivalent to 100W.
View our full range of energy saving bulbs to make your choice.

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