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Some people with epilepsy can't use them a they trigger fits!

We have the in lamps with timers and they work OK.

I heard it's the mercury in them that'd going to be a huge problem to dispose of -so we can be e friendly in buying them and using them,and reduce our electric bills--although I havn't noticed a difference in mine,it's constantly on the up ! Disposal----? hopefully there will be a safe solution discovered in the next 10 years .

There weren't any in our Tesco's :( my husband asked and they are in selected stores only.....................ours never seems to be selected.

*sighs*

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I bought on the basis that what i didn't use i'd give away to my friends and family etc. There wasn't a limit at ours.....obviously lol xx

I just got some from Tescos in Tiverton and they limited it to 8 in a pack per customer.........I didnt need that many so I split a box with my sister.

For the price I can live with it Katiemaw lol xx

Just reading on the box that they last 6 yrs if used for 2.7hrs a day....... well my living room lights are on for much longer than that !!! doesn't say anything about disposal on these. Just that they can't be used for timers or dimmer switches or for photo cell circuits (whatever they are) xx

I know it says that you cant use them in timed lights but we have them in our dusk to dawn outside lights and they work fine

Is it mercury that is in them?

Ann
Glos

I'll have to do my homework on these little blighters then.......find out how best to dispose of them.

However........ I have a few years yet til I need to worry lol xx

Just looked on the box, no timers, dimmers or enclosed spaces/shades. Still dont know why though.

Youve not to put them normal bin either.
There was something on tv about them being dangerous if broken near children....something thats in them. They then said it would have to a lot of bulbs to cause harm.

Nah there's still loads left lol xx

have quite a few waiting to replace the ones which have been in for over TEN YEARS!
We get them people who are looking after the disabled.... and people who are looking after the aged.... we come under both.
I have given some to my son in the past, do not know if he uses them.
I know they are not in his livingroom lights.

SO MUFFY..... did you buy up the whole if TESCO'S stock? ;-0)

Deanna X

Well I'm chuffed to bits....... Mum and Dad are all sorted and this will save us a bomb....... VERY useful now I am on an economy drive.

Just worked out I have 5 spare.

OH has just taken them round to the old lady next door.

Big smiles all round lol xx

Dad gets some from the warm front people once a year

Really? I don't have timers anyhow but that's useful to know xx

Don't have dimmer switches either.......lol.

Wonder why they can't be used with those then? xx

Nor dimmer switches

I read on a box, that you cant use them on timers.
dont know why though.

Marion

I'm giving 10 to my dad........... and keeping the rest lol.In my living room I have 8 lightbulbs .......and my bedroom lights have three bulbs...not to mention the others scattered round the house........so I will find homes for all of them lol xx