Energy saving lamps are not ideal for domestic use.

Firstly, the white light they produce is "cold". This means that they produce a bluer kind of white. This hugley differs from the warmer white that is associates with tungston lamps. For this reason they are not suited for the home......... but good for carparks and shoppping malls!

Secondly, they can not be dimmed using a tradditional domestic dimmer. This means that it is impossible to change the mood of a room.

Finally, the lamp uses murcury..... so they are not that good for the environment. Imagine how many of these end up in landfill?

Don't belive the hype!

I hope this helps?