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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) -
GE
GE Biax L PL-L Lamp 40W 830 2G11-4-pin Warm White Compact Fluorescent Bulb - 41171Specifications: 40W 2G11 Base Compact Fluorescent 3500 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life 3000K (Warm White) 536mm 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) -
Philips
Philips Master PLL Lamp 40W 830 Warm White 2G11-4-pin Compact Fluorescent BulbSpecifications: 40W 2G11 Base Compact Fluorescent 3500 Lumens 15,000 Hour Average Life 3000K (Warm White) Philips Brand The Philips Master PLL 40W 830 4PIN 2G11 bulb offers efficient and powerful lighting. With its 40W power and 830 warm white colour...£8.40 (Inc. VAT)£7.00 (Ex. VAT) -
Pro Lite
Pro-Lite 30W E27 ES Daylight Spiral Compact Fluorescent Lamp Low Energy Spiral Helix BulbSpecifications: 30W ES - E27 Cap Compact Fluorescent 1900 Lumens 8,000 Hour Average Life 6400K (Daylight white) Pro-Lite Brand The Pro-Lite 30w 240v ES E27 6400K Daylight CFL Low Energy Spiral Helix Bulb, a powerful and energy-efficient lighting...£5.04 (Inc. VAT)£4.20 (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 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) -
Sylvania
Sylvania 9W 240V ES Compact Warm White Fluorescent lamp Energy Saving Spiral BulbSpecifications: 9w 240v ES - E27 Cap 2700K Warm White 450 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life Sylvania 9W 240V ES CFL Energy-Saving Spiral Bulb Bright & Efficient Lighting for Any Space Upgrade your lighting with the Sylvania 9W 240V ES CFL Spiral...£4.80 (Inc. VAT)£4.00 (Ex. VAT) -
Crompton
Crompton 28W 2D CFL Lamp GR8-2pin 4000K Cool White Compact Fluorescent BulbSpecifications: Lamp Type: 2D Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) Wattage: 28 Watts Cap/Base: GR8 (2-Pin) Colour Temperature: 4000K – Cool White Luminous Flux: Approx. 2,050 lumens Colour Rendering Index (CRI): >=80 – for clear, natural light...£6.12 (Inc. VAT)£5.10 (Ex. VAT) -
GE
GE Biax D PL-C 10W G24D-1-2pin 830 Compact Fluorescent Lamp 12997Specifications: 10W G24d-1 (2pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 600 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life 6500K (Daylight white) GE Brand This PL-C Double turn compact fluorescent lamp has an excellent average life of 10,000 hours. These bulbs offer excellent...£5.04 (Inc. VAT)£4.20 (Ex. VAT) -
Sylvania
Sylvania Lynx T/E PL-T 42W 840 GX24Q-4-4pin Cool White Compact Fluorescent Lamp - 0027861Specifications: 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) -
GE
GE Biax T PL-T 13W 830 GX24D-1-2pin Warm White Compact Fluorescent Lamp - 35966Specifications: 13W GX24d-1 (2pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 900 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 energy...£5.94 (Inc. VAT)£4.95 (Ex. VAT) -
Philips
Philips Master PL-L Lamp 18W 830 2G11-4-pin Compact Fluorescent BulbSpecifications: 18W 2G11 Base Compact Fluorescent 1200 Lumens 15,000 Hour Average Life 3000K (Warm White) Philips Brand Illuminate your space with the Philips Master PLL 18W 830 4PIN 2G11 bulb. This energy-efficient lamp emits a warm white light...£8.40 (Inc. VAT)£7.00 (Ex. VAT) -
GE
GE Biax L PL-L Lamp 18W 835 2G11-4-pin White Compact Fluorescent Bulb - 41089Specifications: 18W 2G11 Base Compact Fluorescent 1250 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life 3500K (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 10,000...£8.10 (Inc. VAT)£6.75 (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 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) -
Tungsram
Tungsram GR8-2pin 2D Lamp 2700k Warm White Compact Fluorescent BulbSpecifications: 28w 2 Pin GR8 827 2700K (Warm White) 2150 Lumens 12,000 Hour Average Life Tungsram 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...£6.00 (Inc. VAT)£5.00 (Ex. VAT) -
ASD Lighting
ASD 28W GR8-2pin 2D Lamp 835 White Compact Fluorescent BulbSpecifications: 28w 2 Pin GR8 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 2 pin base (GR8) and has an average life of 10,000...£4.74 (Inc. VAT)£3.95 (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) -
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) -
Philips
Philips MASTER PL-C 13W 830 G24D-1-2pin Warm White Compact Fluorescent LampSpecifications: 13W G24D-1-2pin Base 3000K (Warm white) Philips Brand The Philips PL-C 13W 830 2 Pin Compact Fluorescent Lamp is a high-efficiency CFL designed for commercial and professional lighting applications. Featuring a G24d-1 2-pin base,...£6.60 (Inc. VAT)£5.50 (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) -
Tungsram
Tungsram Biax D 13W 2pin 840 F13DBX/T3/840/2p (G24d-1)Specifications: 13W G24d-1 (2pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 900 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life 4000K (Cool white) GE 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) -
Bell Lighting
Bell PL-C 26W G24D-1-2pin 840 Cool White Double Turn Compact Fluorescent Lamp 04153Specifications: 26W G24d-1 (2pin) Base Compact Fluorescent 1716 Lumens 10,000 Hour Average Life 4000K (Cool White) Bell Brand This PL-C Double turn compact fluorescent lamp has an excellent average life of 10,000 hours. These bulbs offer excellent...£5.04 (Inc. VAT)£4.20 (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.
