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Osram
Osram Dulux D PL-C 18W 830 G24D-2-2pin Warm White Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 18W G24d-2 (2 pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 1200 Lumens 20,000 Hour Average Life 3000K (Warm white) Osram Brand This PL-C Double turn compact fluorescent lamp has an excellent average life of 20,000 hours. These bulbs offer excellent...£5.16 (Inc. VAT)£4.30 (Ex. VAT) -
Philips
Philips Master PL-C 18W 840 G24D-2-2pin Cool White Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 18W G24d-2 (2pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 1200 Lumens 13,000 Hour Average Life 2700K (Warm white) Philips Brand This PL-C Double turn compact fluorescent lamp has an excellent average life of 13,000 hours. These bulbs offer excellent...£6.60 (Inc. VAT)£5.50 (Ex. VAT) -
Unbranded
PLC 26W 860 G24Q-3-4pin Daylight Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 26w G24q-3 - 4-Pin 6400k (Daylight White) PLC 26W 860 4-Pin Compact Fluorescent Lamp – 6400K Daylight White (G24q-3) Bright Daylight White Light The PLC 26W 860 CFL provides crisp 6400K daylight white light, perfect for offices,...£5.04 (Inc. VAT)£4.20 (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) -
Bell Lighting
Bell 16W 840 GR8-2pin 2D Lamp Cool White Compact Fluorescent Bulb - 04131Specifications: 16w 2 Pin GR8 840 4000K Cool White 1050 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life Bell Brand Discover the energy-efficient BELL 16W 2D, also known as a CFL Square lamp, at Heathfield LED. With a white colour (840 - 4000K), this lamp offers 1050...£5.40 (Inc. VAT)£4.50 (Ex. VAT) -
Osram
Osram Dulux T/E PL-T 18W 840 GX24Q-2-4pin Cool White Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 18W GX24q-2 (4 pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 1200 Lumens 20,000 Hour Average Life 4000K (Cool white) Osram Brand This PL-T Triple turn compact fluorescent lamp has an excellent average life of 20,000 hours. These bulbs offer excellent...£5.94 (Inc. VAT)£4.95 (Ex. VAT) -
Osram
Osram Dulux D 18w PL-C G24D-2-2pin Cool White Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 18W G24d-2 (2 pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 1200 Lumens 20,000 Hour Average Life 4000K (Cool white) Osram Brand This PL-C Double turn compact fluorescent lamp has an excellent average life of 20,000 hours. These bulbs offer excellent...£5.16 (Inc. VAT)£4.30 (Ex. VAT) -
Osram
Osram Dulux T/E PL-T 42W 840 GX24Q-4-4pin Cool White Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 42W GX24q-4 (4 pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 3200 Lumens 20,000 Hour Average Life 4000K (Cool white) Osram Brand This PL-T Triple turn compact fluorescent lamp has an excellent average life of 20,000 hours. These bulbs offer excellent...£5.94 (Inc. VAT)£4.95 (Ex. VAT) -
Philips
Philips Master PL-C 26W 830 G24D-3-2pin Warm White Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 26W G24d-3 (2pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 1200 Lumens 13,000 Hour Average Life 3000K (Warm white) Philips Brand This PL-C Double turn compact fluorescent lamp has an excellent average life of 13,000 hours. These bulbs offer excellent...£6.60 (Inc. VAT)£5.50 (Ex. VAT) -
Philips
Philips Master PL-C 13W 827 G24Q-1-4pin Warm White Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 13W G24q-1 (4pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 900 Lumens 13,000 Hour Average Life 2700K (Warm white) Philips Brand This PL-C Double turn compact fluorescent lamp has an excellent average life of 13,000 hours. These bulbs offer excellent...£6.60 (Inc. VAT)£5.50 (Ex. VAT) -
GE
GE Biax L PL-L Lamp 18W 827 2G11-4-pin Warm White Compact Fluorescent Bulb - 41087Specifications: 18W 2G11 Base Compact Fluorescent 1250 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life 2700K (Warm White) 225mm Long GE Brand This PL-L Single turn compact fluorescent lamp also know as BIAX-L, LYNX-L, DULUX-L has an excellent average life of...£8.10 (Inc. VAT)£6.75 (Ex. VAT) -
Osram
Osram Dulux D/E PL-C 13W 827 G24Q-1-4pin Warm White Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 13W G24q-1 (4 pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 875 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life 2700K (Warm white) Osram Brand This PL-C Double turn compact fluorescent lamp has an excellent average life of 10,000 hours. These bulbs offer excellent...£5.16 (Inc. VAT)£4.30 (Ex. VAT) -
GE
GE Biax T PL-T 26W GX24D-3-2pin 830 Warm White Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 26W GX24d-3 (2pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 1800 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life 3000K (Warm white) GE Brand This PL-T Triple turn compact fluorescent lamp has an excellent average life of 10,000 hours. These bulbs offer excellent...£5.94 (Inc. VAT)£4.95 (Ex. VAT) -
Sylvania
Sylvania Lynx D/E PL-C 13W G24Q-1-4pin Cool White Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 13W G24q-1 (4pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 900 Lumens 4000K (Cool white) Sylvania Brand Upgrade your lighting with the Sylvania Lynx D/E 13w 840 4 Pin Cool White G24q-1 bulb. Emitting a bright and cool white light, this energy-efficient...£5.04 (Inc. VAT)£4.20 (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) -
Bell Lighting
Bell PL-C 10W 835 G24Q-1-4pin BLD Double Turn Compact Fluorescent Lamp - 04246Specifications: 10W G24q-1 (4pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 600 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life 3500K (White) Bell Brand This PL-C Double turn compact fluorescent lamp has an excellent average life of 10,000 hours. These bulbs offer excellent energy...£5.04 (Inc. VAT)£4.20 (Ex. VAT) -
Osram
Osram Dulux L PL-L Lamp 36W 840 2G11-4-pin Cool White Compact Fluorescent BulbSpecifications: 36W 2G11 Base Compact Fluorescent 2900 Lumens 13,000 Hour Average Life 4000K (Warm White) 415mm Long Osram Brand This PL-L Single turn compact fluorescent lamp also know as BIAX-L, LYNX-L, DULUX-L has an excellent average life of...£9.54 (Inc. VAT)£7.95 (Ex. VAT) -
Osram
Osram Dulux T/E PL-T 42W 827 GX24Q-4-4pin Warm White Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 42W GX24q-4 (4 pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 3200 Lumens 20,000 Hour Average Life 2700K (Warm white) Osram Brand This PL-T Triple turn compact fluorescent lamp has an excellent average life of 20,000 hours. These bulbs offer excellent...£5.94 (Inc. VAT)£4.95 (Ex. VAT) -
Philips
Philips Master PL-C 26W 840 GX24D-3-2pin Cool White Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 26W G24d-3 (2pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 1200 Lumens 13,000 Hour Average Life 4000K (Cool white) Philips Brand This PL-C Double turn compact fluorescent lamp has an excellent average life of 13,000 hours. These bulbs offer excellent...£6.60 (Inc. VAT)£5.50 (Ex. VAT) -
Philips
Philips Master PL-T 26W 830 GX24Q-3-4pin Warm White Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 26W GX24q-3 (4pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 1800 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life 3000K (Warm white) Philips Brand This PL-T Triple turn compact fluorescent lamp has an excellent average life of 10,000 hours. These bulbs offer excellent...£8.34 (Inc. VAT)£6.95 (Ex. VAT) -
Sylvania
Sylvania Lynx D PL-C 26W 830 G24D-3-2pin Warm White Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 26W G24d-3 (2 pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 1800 Lumens 3000K (Warm white) Sylvania Brand The Sylvania Lynx D 26w 830 2 Pin Warm White G24d-3 bulb is designed to provide a warm and comfortable lighting atmosphere. With its...£5.04 (Inc. VAT)£4.20 (Ex. VAT) -
Crompton
Crompton PL-T/E 13W 840 GX24Q-1-4pin Cool White Compact Fluorescent Lamp - CLTE13SCWSpecifications: 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) -
Osram
Osram Dulux D/E PL-C 18W 840 G24Q-2-4pin Cool White Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 18W G24q-2 (4 pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 1200 Lumens 20,000 Hour Average Life 4000K (Cool white) Osram Brand This PL-C Double turn compact fluorescent lamp has an excellent average life of 20,000 hours. These bulbs offer excellent...£5.16 (Inc. VAT)£4.30 (Ex. VAT) -
Philips
Philips Master PL-C 18W 830 G24Q-2-4pin Warm White Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 18W G24q-2 (4pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 1200 Lumens 13,000 Hour Average Life 3000K (Warm white) Philips Brand This PL-C Double turn compact fluorescent lamp has an excellent average life of 13,000 hours. These bulbs offer excellent...£6.60 (Inc. VAT)£5.50 (Ex. VAT)
Compact Fluorescent
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.
About 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.
