Dimmable Energy Saving Light Bulbs

 

This video shows a Varilight dimmable fluorescent light being cycled from off to fully on to off. The light consumes 20 watts and gives as much light as a typical 100 watt tungsten bulb. The manufacturers also claim that it will last up to 16,000 hours.

Note that the camera adjusts the light it sees, so you'll see the background change as the bulb is cycled. I should say that I've had one in parallel with a normal tungsten bulb and the only difference is that the traditional bulb can go slightly lower in light levels.

I've just ordered a lot more of these from The Light Bulb Company.