Kate Brown wrote:
In article , dated Fri, 9 Mar 2007,
Gianna wrote

e.g. the only ordinary light bulbs I have left in use (3x 25w, 1x 40w)
are in fittings where it is not physically possible to insert the low
wattage fluorescents. They are seldom used - should that change I
will need to change the light fittings.

I commend you, and would like to do the same, except we can't find any
that give a light we can live in for any length of time. We tried them
in the kitchen, which is a pretty cheerful duck-egg blue - they turned
the walls a sad greenish grey which was desperately depressing. If
anyone can recommend ones with a decent colour spectrum we'd buy them
like a shot.

Do perceived benefits of using low-energy lighting take into account
"waste heat" from normal bulbs in winter, which helps to warm up the
house, reducing main heating system usage?