I have found a problem with the CF lamps and the digital scanning back I am using so I thought to ask your advice first.

The CF lights are producing a repeated (raster) pattern of very pale thin lines parallel to the scan direction (I only noticed them when processing delicate artwork like drawings - they’re there but not so noticeable with high contrast paintings).

I did some searching on the web and it seems that there is an interaction between the high frequency of the CF and the digital scanning back. So I was wondering if you know of any way (electronically, etc.) to remove the flicker from these CF lamps? Is there a special power supply one can use?

I am looking for an energy efficient lights to replace my current downlights - the cutout is 80 mm and I found a fitting through Cosmoluce model GE5009 WHT which seems to suit. I am interested in moving to the GU10 CFL globes you speak of on your website. Do you have anything similar available?

We bought LED bud lights from a hardware last Xmas and when illiminated they were an unattractive yellow/orange colour. Is this the case with all LED or could it have just been the brand? We would like to purchase several sets for our garden to replace the fairy lights we currently have but would like to maintain the white light effect.

I rang today as I’m interested in the 6V MR11 (35mm) Halogen Dichroic $9.95 MR11, 35 mm diameter reflector. Available in 5 watt (30 degree beam), 10 watt (10 degree beam), and 20 watt (30 degree beam), with glass cover and G4 base. Used by a lot of bike enthousiasts as head lamp globes.

I would require it as a push bike light and was wondering if you feel it would handle the bumps and vibrations in such use. Also, would you be able to sell or suggest what lamp holders would be suitable and how much?

I would be interested in one of each globe, holders and postage to Melbourne.

I have a Lava Lamp in which I need to replace the light globe. The instructions recommend R39 25watt which have been uanble to source. I can source a R39 30watt .. would the increased wattage be a danger to place in the lamp when instructions indicate use 25watt globe only?

I have an old home in rural NSW and I am seeking to put in new lights, globes and dimmers Can you pleasse assist me with architrave light dimmers and also power saving globes?

We are looking at fitting new lights in our theatrette at our schools and the bosses want to replace all the existing with fluorescents with a new style of lighting. What would you recommend?

We are about to move into a new project home. I have an electrician friend who will help me install downlights. I am energy conscious but of course I also want to light the rooms sufficiently, I also want to dim the lights. I have borrowed a sample of the new compact fluorescent lamps in a downlight fixture and with it temporarily wired to an extension chord whilst I held it at the ceiling in a dark room my wife and I were not impressed with the light out put, it was 11W supposedly the equivalent of a 60 Watt but it was more like our camp light in our tent and of course was not dimmable, this lead us to borrow a new Infra red coated dichroic 12 V lamp, which of course is dimmable, the one we borrowed was 20 W but there is a 37 W available that is more like a 55W lamp (apparently) this seemed to give a better light and is the way we are thinking of going, as it has power consumption advantages and gives good light, our dilemma now is how many to fit to a room, getting advice from the internet has confused me no end as some say better to fit more and use dimmers and others suggest 6 is plenty for an average room.

I have light fittings which take 3 candle globes. One fixture which is in the lounge room has a dimmer switch attached.

Could you let me know if there is an energy saving dimmable candle globe that can be used. If not what type of replacement dimmable energy saving globe would be appropriate?

I need some advice on what type of globes would be suitable. Possible your firm could supply them for me if there is anything suitable.

Dear Daniel,

Downlights with or without transformers. Which one is safer? Which one is less expensive to run?

Would appreciate your thoughts

Kind regards

Arun