R40 Lightbulbs

[Usenet Nutter]

Are these still made (40 Watt) .I can't see them in either the Screwfix or Toolstation catalogues .I also tried searching elsewhere but can't see them although there are quite a few other Rxx types .

[Steve Firth]

Buy a 160 watt CFL, that should give about the same amount of light as a

40W lightbulb.

[Usenet Nutter]

160 Watt???

[Steve Firth]

Well, I admit it's probably still going to be a bit dim compared to a

40W lightbulb, probably best to go for a 500W model.

[pcb1962]

I think you can use PAR38 in place of R40, have a look here:

[NT]

I don't know the details of the app, but I've often replaced spotlight bulbs with non-spots, and R40 sounds like a prime candidate for this, with a candle or golfball.

NT

[Usenet Nutter]

here:

>>Unless I'm mistaken it would be many times too big.

It's just a wee Ikea lamp with an ES bulb so probably a golf or candle would do.