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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.

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  • Sylvania Lynx T/E 18w 827 4Pin Warm White GX24q-2 - 0027815

    Sylvania

    Sylvania Lynx T/E 18w 827 4Pin Warm White GX24q-2 - 0027815

    Specifications: 18W GX24q-2 (4pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 1200 Lumens 2700K (Warm white) Sylvania Brand Upgrade your lighting with the Sylvania Lynx T/E 18w 827 4Pin Warm White GX24q-2 bulb. With its warm white glow, this energy-efficient bulb...
    £5.94 (Inc. VAT)
    £4.95 (Ex. VAT)
  • Sylvania Lynx T/E 18w 840 4 Pin Cool White GX24q-2 - 0027852

    Sylvania

    Sylvania Lynx T/E 18w 840 4 Pin Cool White GX24q-2 - 0027852

    Specifications: 18W GX24q-2 (4pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 1210 Lumens 4000K (Cool white) Sylvania Brand Illuminate your space with the Sylvania Lynx T/E 18w 840 4 Pin Cool White GX24q-2 bulb. With its cool white light, this energy-efficient bulb...
    £5.94 (Inc. VAT)
    £4.95 (Ex. VAT)
  • Sylvania Lynx T 26w 827 2 Pin Warm White GX24d-3 - 0027810

    Sylvania

    Sylvania Lynx T 26w 827 2 Pin Warm White GX24d-3 - 0027810

    Specifications: 26W GX24d-3 (2 pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 1800 Lumens 2700K (Warm white) Sylvania Brand Upgrade your lighting with the Sylvania Lynx T 26w 827 2 Pin Warm White GX24d-3 bulb. Emitting a warm white glow, this energy-efficient bulb...
    £5.94 (Inc. VAT)
    £4.95 (Ex. VAT)
  • Sylvania Lynx T/E 26w 827 4 Pin Warm White GX24q-3 - 27820

    Sylvania

    Sylvania Lynx T/E 26w 827 4 Pin Warm White GX24q-3 - 27820

    Specifications: 26W GX24q-3 (4 pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 1800 Lumens 2700K (Warm white) Sylvania Brand Upgrade your lighting with the Sylvania Lynx TE 26w 827 4 Pin Warm White GX24q-3 bulb. With its warm white glow, this energy-efficient bulb...
    £5.94 (Inc. VAT)
    £4.95 (Ex. VAT)
  • Sylvania Lynx T 26w 830 2 Pin Warm White GX24d-3 - 0027811

    Sylvania

    Sylvania Lynx T 26w 830 2 Pin Warm White GX24d-3 - 0027811

    Specifications: 26W GX24d-3 (2 pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 1800 Lumens 3000K (Warm white) Sylvania Brand Upgrade your lighting with the Sylvania Lynx T 26w 830 2 Pin Warm White GX24d-3 bulb. Emitting a warm and inviting glow, this energy-efficient...
    £5.94 (Inc. VAT)
    £4.95 (Ex. VAT)
  • Sylvania Lynx T/E 32w 827 4 Pin Warm White GX24q-3 - 27841

    Sylvania

    Sylvania Lynx T/E 32w 827 4 Pin Warm White GX24q-3 - 27841

    Specifications: 32W GX24q-3 (4 pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 2400 Lumens 2700K (Warm white) Sylvania Brand Enhance your lighting with the Sylvania Lynx T/E 32w 827 4 Pin Warm White GX24q-3 bulb. Emitting a warm white glow, this energy-efficient bulb...
    £5.94 (Inc. VAT)
    £4.95 (Ex. VAT)
  • Sylvania Lynx T/E 32w 840 4 Pin Cool White GX24q-3 - 0027858

    Sylvania

    Sylvania Lynx T/E 32w 840 4 Pin Cool White GX24q-3 - 0027858

    Specifications: 32W GX24q-3 (4 pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 2400 Lumens 4000K (Cool white) Sylvania Brand Upgrade your lighting with the Sylvania Lynx T/E 32w 840 4 Pin Cool White GX24q-3 bulb. Emitting a cool white light, this energy-efficient bulb...
    £5.94 (Inc. VAT)
    £4.95 (Ex. VAT)
  • Sylvania Lynx T/E 42w 840 4 Pin Cool White GX24q-4 - 0027861

    Sylvania

    Sylvania Lynx T/E 42w 840 4 Pin Cool White GX24q-4 - 0027861

    Specifications: 42W GX24q-4 (4 pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 3200 Lumens 4000K (Cool white) Sylvania Brand Illuminate your space with the Sylvania Lynx T/E 42w 840 4 Pin Cool White GX24q-4 bulb. Emitting a cool white light, this energy-efficient bulb...
    £5.94 (Inc. VAT)
    £4.95 (Ex. VAT)
  • Sylvania Lynx T 18w 830 2Pin Warm White GX24d-2 - 027801

    Sylvania

    Sylvania Lynx T 18w 830 2Pin Warm White GX24d-2 - 027801

    Specifications: 18W GX24d-2 (2pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 1210 Lumens 3000K (Warm white) Sylvania Brand The Sylvania Lynx T 18w 830 2Pin Warm White GX24d-2 bulb provides a cosy and inviting warm white light. With its energy-efficient design, it helps...
    £5.94 (Inc. VAT)
    £4.95 (Ex. VAT)
  • Crompton PL-T/E 13w 840 4Pin Cool White GX24q-1 - CLTE13SCW

    Crompton

    Crompton PL-T/E 13w 840 4Pin Cool White GX24q-1 - CLTE13SCW

    Specifications: 13W GX24q-1 (4 pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 900 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life 4000K (Cool white) Crompton Brand The Crompton PL-T/E 13w 840 4Pin Cool White GX24q-1 bulb offers a crisp and cool white light that is perfect for creating...
    £5.94 (Inc. VAT)
    £4.95 (Ex. VAT)
  • Crompton PL-T/E 32w 840 4Pin Cool White GX24q-3 - CLTE32SCW

    Crompton

    Crompton PL-T/E 32w 840 4Pin Cool White GX24q-3 - CLTE32SCW

    Specifications: 32W GX24q-3 (4 pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 2000 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life 4000K (Cool white) Crompton Brand The Crompton PL-T/E 32w 840 4Pin Cool White GX24q-3 bulb offers a crisp and cool white light that is perfect for...
    £5.94 (Inc. VAT)
    £4.95 (Ex. VAT)
  • Crompton PL-T/E 42w 840 4Pin Cool White GX24q-4 - CLTE42SCW

    Crompton

    Crompton PL-T/E 42w 840 4Pin Cool White GX24q-4 - CLTE42SCW

    Specifications: 42W GX24q-4 (4 pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 2700 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life 4000K (Cool white) Crompton Brand The Crompton PL-T/E 42w 840 4Pin Cool White GX24q-4 bulb offers a crisp and cool white light that is perfect for...
    £5.94 (Inc. VAT)
    £4.95 (Ex. VAT)

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.
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