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Kosnic
Kosnic Extra Mini 7W 240v BC B22 Cool White Compact Fluorescent Lamp Low Energy Spiral Helix BulbSpecifications: 7W BC - B22 Cap Compact Fluorescent 350 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life 4000K (Cool white) Kosnic Brand The Kosnic Extra Mini 7w 240v BC B22 4000K CFL Low Energy Spiral Helix Bulb, a compact and energy-efficient lighting solution for...£2.94 (Inc. VAT)£2.45 (Ex. VAT) -
GE
GE Energy Saving Stick Bulb 11W 240V BC B22 Warm White Home Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 11W BC - B22 Cap Compact Fluorescent 590 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life 2700K (Very warm white) GE Brand The GE PLE-T 11w 827 BC Bayonet Cap Warm white is a compact and energy-efficient CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamp) designed for a...£3.54 (Inc. VAT)£2.95 (Ex. VAT) -
GE
GE Energy Saving Stick Bulb 11W 240V ES E27 Cool White Home Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 11W ES - E27 Cap Compact Fluorescent 620 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life 4000K (Cool white) GE Brand The GE PLE-T 11w 840 ES screw Cap cool white is a compact and energy-efficient CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamp) designed for a wide range...£3.54 (Inc. VAT)£2.95 (Ex. VAT) -
GE
GE Energy Saving Stick Bulb 11W 240V ES E27 Ultra Daylight Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 11W ES - E27 Cap Compact Fluorescent 620 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life 6500K (Ultra Daylight) GE Brand The GE PLE-T 11w 865 ES screw cap Daylight white is a compact and energy-efficient CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamp) designed for a...£3.54 (Inc. VAT)£2.95 (Ex. VAT) -
GE
GE Energy Saving Stick Bulb 9W 240V BC B22 Ultra Daylight Home Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 9W BC - B22 Cap Compact Fluorescent 480 Lumens 3,000 Hour Average Life 6500K (Daylight White) GE Brand The GE PLE-T 9w 865 B22 Bayonet Cap Daylight White is a compact and energy-efficient CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamp) designed for a...£3.54 (Inc. VAT)£2.95 (Ex. VAT) -
GE
GE Stick Bulb 9W 240V SES E14 Cool White Home Energy Saving Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 9W SES - E14 Cap Compact Fluorescent 455 Lumens 3,000 Hour Average Life 4000K (Cool White) GE Brand The GE PLE-T 9w 840 SES small screw cap cool white is a compact and energy-efficient CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamp) designed for a wide...£3.54 (Inc. VAT)£2.95 (Ex. VAT) -
Philips
Philips Economy Stick Bulb 11W 240v ES E27 Daylight Energy Saving Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 11W ES - E27 Cap Compact Fluorescent 590 Lumens 6,000 Hour Average Life 6500K (Daylight white) Philips Brand The Philips Economy Energy Saving 11w ES E27 Daylight White Bulb, a practical and efficient lighting solution for your home...£3.59 (Inc. VAT)£2.99 (Ex. VAT) -
GE
GE Energy Saving Stick Bulb 15W 240V ES E27 Cool White Home Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 15W ES - E27 Cap Compact Fluorescent 850 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life 4000K (Cool white) GE Brand The GE PLE-T 15w 840 ES screw Cap cool white is a compact and energy-efficient CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamp) designed for a wide range...£3.60 (Inc. VAT)£3.00 (Ex. VAT) -
GE
GE Energy Saving Stick Bulb 15W 240V ES E27 Warm White Home Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 15W ES - E27 Cap Compact Fluorescent 850 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life 2700K (Warm white) GE Brand The GE PLE-T 15w 827 ES screw Cap Warm white is a compact and energy-efficient CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamp) designed for a wide range...£3.60 (Inc. VAT)£3.00 (Ex. VAT) -
GE
GE Stick Bulb 20W 240V BC B22 Warm White Compact Fluorescent Lamp Home Energy Saving Light LampSpecifications: 20W BC - B22 Cap Compact Fluorescent 1185 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life 2700K (Warm white) GE Brand The GE PLE-T 20w 827 BC Bayonet Cap Warm white is a compact and energy-efficient CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamp) designed for a wide...£3.60 (Inc. VAT)£3.00 (Ex. VAT) -
GE
GE Stick Bulb 20w 240v ES E27 Warm White Compact Fluorescent Lamp Energy Saving Home Light LampSpecifications: 20W ES - E27 Cap Compact Fluorescent 1185 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life 2700K (Warm white) GE Brand The GE PLE-T 20w 827 ES screw Cap Warm white is a compact and energy-efficient CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamp) designed for a wide...£3.60 (Inc. VAT)£3.00 (Ex. VAT) -
Sylvania
Sylvania Lynx S/E 7W 827 4 Pin Warm White Compact Fluorescent Lamp 25624Specifications: 7W 2G7 (4 pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 420 Lumens 2700K (Warm White) Sylvania Brand The Sylvania Lynx S/E 7w 827 4 Pin Warm White 2G7 compact fluorescent lamp (CFL). This energy-efficient lighting solution is perfect for creating a...£3.72 (Inc. VAT)£3.10 (Ex. VAT) -
Sylvania
Sylvania Mini-Lynx Fast Start Stick Bulb 11W 240v SES E14 Ultra Daylight Home Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 11W SES - E14 Cap Compact Fluorescent 575 Lumens 6,000 Hour Average Life 6500K (Ultra Daylight) Sylvania Brand The Sylvania Mini-Lynx Fast Start 11w 240v SES E14 6500K Daylight White Home Light Bulb, a high-quality lighting solution for...£3.72 (Inc. VAT)£3.10 (Ex. VAT) -
Kosnic
Kosnic Extra Mini 5W 240v BC B22 Warm White Compact Fluorescent Lamp Low Energy Spiral Helix BulbSpecifications: 5W BC - B22 Cap Compact Fluorescent 250 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life 2700K (Warm white) Kosnic Brand The Kosnic Extra Mini 5w 240v BC B22 2700K CFL Low Energy Spiral Helix Bulb, a compact and energy-efficient lighting solution for...£3.84 (Inc. VAT)£3.20 (Ex. VAT) -
Sylvania
Sylvania Mini Lynx 23W E27 ES 2700K Spiral CFL Bulb Low EnergySpecifications: 23W ES - E27 Cap Compact Fluorescent 1520 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life 2700K (Warm white) Sylvania Brand The Sylvania Mini-Lynx Fast Start 23w 240v ES E27 2700K CFL Low Energy Spiral Helix Bulb, a reliable and energy-efficient...£4.14 (Inc. VAT)£3.45 (Ex. VAT) -
GE
GE 11W Biax S 835 Warm White G23 2 Pin Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 11W G23 (2 pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 900 Lumens 3500K (White) GE Brand The GE Biax S 11w 835 2 Pin Warm White G23 compact fluorescent lamp (CFL). This energy-efficient lighting solution is perfect for creating a warm and inviting...£4.20 (Inc. VAT)£3.50 (Ex. VAT) -
Osram
Osram 11W Dulux S 840 Cool White G23 2 Pin Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 11W G23 (2 pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 900 Lumens 4000K (Cool White) Osram Brand The Osram Dulux S 11w 840 2 Pin Cool White G23 compact fluorescent lamp (CFL). This energy-efficient lighting solution is perfect for creating a bright...£4.20 (Inc. VAT)£3.50 (Ex. VAT) -
Osram
Osram Dulux S 11w 827 G23-2 Pin Compact Fluorescent Warm White G23Specifications: Wattage: 11 W Cap/Base: G23 (2-pin) Colour Temperature: 2700 K – Warm White Luminous Flux: ~900 lumens Colour Rendering Index (CRI): >=80 Average Rated Life: ~10,000 hours Lamp Shape: Single tube compact design Dimensions:...£4.20 (Inc. VAT)£3.50 (Ex. VAT) -
Osram
Osram Dulux S/E 11w 840 4 Pin Cool White 2G7Specifications: 11W 2G7 (4 pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 900 Lumens 4000K (Cool White) Osram Brand The Osram Dulux S/E 11w 840 4 Pin Cool White 2G7 compact fluorescent lamp (CFL). This energy-efficient lighting solution is perfect for creating a bright...£4.20 (Inc. VAT)£3.50 (Ex. VAT) -
Sylvania
Sylvania Lynx S 11w 827 2 Pin Very Warm White G23 25202Specifications: 9W G23 (2 pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 900 Lumens 2700K (Warm White) Sylvania Brand The Sylvania Lynx S 11w 827 2 Pin Very Warm White G23 compact fluorescent lamp (CFL). This energy-efficient lighting solution is perfect for creating a...£4.20 (Inc. VAT)£3.50 (Ex. VAT) -
Sylvania
Sylvania Lynx S 11w 835 G23-2 Pin Compact Fluorescent White 0025879Specifications: 11W G23 (2 pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 900 Lumens 3500K (White) Sylvania Brand The Sylvania Lynx S 11w 835 2 Pin White G23 0025879 compact fluorescent lamp (CFL). This energy-efficient lighting solution is perfect for providing bright...£4.20 (Inc. VAT)£3.50 (Ex. VAT) -
Sylvania
Sylvania Lynx S/E 11w 827 2G7 4 Pin Warm White Compact Fluorescent 25626Specifications: 11W 2G7 (4 pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 900 Lumens 2700K (Warm White) Sylvania Brand The Sylvania Lynx S/E 11w 827 4 Pin Very Warm White 2G7 25626 compact fluorescent lamp (CFL). This energy-efficient lighting solution is perfect for...£4.20 (Inc. VAT)£3.50 (Ex. VAT) -
ASD Lighting
ASD 28W GR10Q-4pin 2D Lamp 835 White Compact Fluorescent BulbSpecifications: 28w 4 Pin GR10q 835 3500K White 2050 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life ASD Brand Customers will Find the price and quality of this 2D CFL unmatched. This energy efficient 2D lamp features a 4 pin base (GR10q) and has an average life...£4.50 (Inc. VAT)£3.75 (Ex. VAT) -
ASD Lighting
ASD 16W GR8-2pin 2D 835 White Compact Fluorescent BulbSpecifications: 16w 2 Pin GR8 835 3500K White 1050 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life ASD Brand Customers will Find the price and quality of this 2D CFL unmatched. This energy efficient 2D lamp features a 2 pin base (GR8) and has an average life of 10,000...£4.74 (Inc. VAT)£3.95 (Ex. VAT)
Compact Fluorescent
Our compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) offer energy-efficient, long-lasting lighting for a wide range of applications. PL-S bulbs are ideal for tight spaces, delivering reliable performance in compact fixtures. PL-C bulbs suit general lighting needs, while PL-T options provide higher output for commercial and industrial environments. For broader light spread, 2D bulbs feature a flat, space-saving design perfect for bulkheads and emergency fittings. Spiral and Helix CFLs maximise brightness in a minimal form, making them a smart choice for efficient lighting where space is limited. Order Your Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Today and Get a Free Delivery on Orders Over £50.
Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFL Bulbs) – Energy-Saving Lighting Solutions
Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs are highly energy-efficient lighting options designed to deliver excellent brightness while consuming far less power than traditional incandescent lamps. Using advanced fluorescent technology, CFL bulbs pass an electric current through a gas-filled tube with a phosphor coating, producing bright, reliable light suitable for both domestic and commercial environments.
Choosing the Right Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb
Selecting the perfect CFL lamp depends on brightness, colour temperature, shape, and base type. Compact Fluorescent Lamps are available in various designs, including spiral (helix), tubular, PL-S, PL-L, PL-C, and PL-T formats. Whether you need a plug-in CFL for commercial fittings or a screw-in or bayonet cap bulb for home lighting, LightShopDirect offers a comprehensive range to suit every requirement. Our CFL bulbs are ideal replacements for older fittings and compatible with a wide range of luminaires.
Common Applications for Compact Fluorescent Lamps
CFL bulbs remain a trusted choice for a wide range of lighting applications. They are perfect for table lamps, ceiling pendants, bulkheads, outdoor security lights, recessed fittings, and display lighting. Their exceptional energy efficiency and long lifespan make them a cost-effective lighting solution for areas that require continuous use, such as offices, retail spaces, and hospitality environments.
Trusted CFL Brands Available at LightShopDirect
At LightShopDirect, we stock Compact Fluorescent Lamps from leading brands including Philips, Osram, Sylvania, GE, Crompton, and Bell Lighting. These trusted manufacturers are known for producing high-performance, long-lasting bulbs with excellent colour rendering and consistent light quality. Whether you need warm white, cool white, or daylight tones, our range delivers superior results across all applications.
Why Choose LightShopDirect for Compact Fluorescent Lighting?
LightShopDirect proudly offers one of the UK’s largest selections of Compact Fluorescent Lamps, including many discontinued and hard-to-find CFL models. Our extensive stock, competitive prices, and expert product knowledge make us the preferred supplier for electricians, facilities managers, and homeowners alike. Shop with confidence knowing you’re choosing quality, reliability, and exceptional service for all your energy-efficient lighting needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFLs) are highly energy-efficient alternatives to traditional incandescent lamps. They deliver comparable brightness while using significantly less power. Unlike LED bulbs, which use solid-state technology, CFLs operate through a gas discharge process that produces soft, even light ideal for both domestic and commercial use.
When selecting a CFL lamp, consider the base type (such as BC/B22 bayonet, ES/E27 screw-in, or pin-based PL-S, PL-C, or PL-L fittings), along with shape (spiral, globe, tubular, or 2D) and wattage/brightness. Matching the right base and size ensures full compatibility and optimal performance in your light fixture.
Only certain CFL models are dimmable. Always check the product packaging or technical data to confirm whether the CFL bulb supports dimmer switches or specific CFL dimmable circuits.
CFL bulbs provide longer lifespan, excellent energy efficiency, and lower running costs, consuming up to 75% less energy than older incandescent lamps. They also generate less heat, helping to reduce environmental impact and carbon emissions.
Yes, Compact Fluorescent Lights can be used outdoors, but they must be installed in IP-rated, weatherproof light fittings designed to protect against moisture, dust, and temperature variations. This ensures safe and reliable outdoor performance.
Because CFL bulbs contain a very small amount of mercury, it’s important to handle them with care. Open windows for ventilation, avoid vacuuming the area, and dispose of the fragments at an authorised recycling centre or through your local waste collection service.
Lightshopdirect stocks one of the UK’s largest ranges of Compact Fluorescent Lamps, including Philips, Sylvania, and Crompton CFLs. We offer competitive pricing, expert product advice, and fast UK delivery on all energy-saving light bulbs—helping customers find the right replacement for any CFL lighting application.