Anyone off to VCF-UK

Tony Duell [ard at p850ug1.demon.co.uk] wrote: You'll use the next most convenient dummy load? 100W and 75W filament bulbs can no longer be sold for domestic applications. (Actually, I think technically retailers can no longer restock ... they can probably keep selling old stock). I've never seen 75W bulbs (I'm sure they exist, I've just never seen anything between 60W and 100W in the local sheds). All non-clear (frosted or pearl) bulbs are now no-no. I think 60W go the same way in 2011 and in 2012 (or 2013) the rest follow. Specialist bulbs are not included (so the ones in cooker hoods and ovens and so on will still be around). A bunch of other exceptions exist too so you should be able to pick up "something" that meets your needs, it just might cost more than a 40p 60W bulb. I think technically any class A bulb can be sold beyond these dates, it's just impossible (or not economically viable) to produce a filament bulb that meets the requirements. I've been told that only domestic use is covered, so you should still be able to buy a 100W or 150W filament bulb for your "commercial premises". There is an electrical wholesaler just down the road from where I work so I may pop in one day (when my stock of 100W bulbs dwindles). Antonio