Red Bulbs

[Jammy]

What type of paint should I use to paint an energy saving light bulb red? I've looked to see if you can buy any red ones, but I can't find any.

[JamesM]

If you are willing to buy off the internet have a look at this. In fact there are a number of retailers online, though I have no idea if my suggestion above is the cheapest. If you prefer a bayonet fixing the there is this one too. Hope that helps.

James

[Tinker1947]

There are these's.....

Crompton 15W Pygmy (SES/E14) - Red Light Bulb: Amazon.co.uk: Kitchen & Home

[Daveb3650]

I think Wilkinsons sell the smaller red light bulbs...... i'll look when i'm in town later and report back..

[Jammy]

Thanks guys.

I've bought a small camping lamp from Lydll and it comes with one of these bulbs Osram Dulux S/E 4 PIN 7W - Cool White

I was trying to find a red replacement but I can't find one. As these are cheap bulbs I thought I could paint one, but don't know what paint to use.

[JCJC]

you can find this sort of thing, led (possibly not dimmable or special dimmer) but not very bright anyway:

LED BC Red Golf Ball Lamp

KOSNIC LED 1W ES GOLF BALL RED | eBay

any help

JCJC's dad

[c3po]

Covershield: this place might help. the type of bulb used is, i think, of the "PLS" family....The company provides coloured sleeves/covers to go over many types of bulbs. Might be worth an email to see if they can help?

Alternatively, why not use a red acetate shield inside the lamp's perspex cover?

[Tinker1947]

Just ordered 3 of these...will post when there delivered...

LED BC Red Golf Ball Lamp

[garethmob]

i wouldnt want to paint as energy saving (florrys) are coated and if you pain they can get very hot and blow

i would go for a LED as they are cool, can be dimmable, and you can get red ones of them you could even make your own and use a red difuse plastic so their not too bright

[c3po]

Just ordered 3 of these...will post when there delivered...

LED BC Red Golf Ball Lamp

Tinker, i think you'll notice that the bulbs you linked there are quite different from what Jammy has fitted in the lamp...might want to cancel the order

[Jammy]

Covershield: this place might help. the type of bulb used is, i think, of the "PLS" family....The company provides coloured sleeves/covers to go over many types of bulbs. Might be worth an email to see if they can help?

Alternatively, why not use a red acetate shield inside the lamp's perspex cover?

Thanks

I'll send them an email.

A red shield inside the lamp might be the best idea.

The lamp is battery operated, but having it on for half an hour the bulb is starting to get warm - I didn't think of that!

[R1gel]

May be safer to paint the lamp glass rather than the bulb or use the red gel sheet supplied by astro suppliers.

[Tinker1947]

Just ordered 3 of these...will post when there delivered...

LED BC Red Golf Ball Lamp

Arrived today, well packed, large catalogue included for free.

[JamesF]

LED BC Red Golf Ball Lamp

Brian Cox must have fallen on hard times if he's sponsoring red golf ball lamps these days...

James

[Jammy]

Brian Cox must have fallen on hard times if he's sponsoring red golf ball lamps these days...

James

I like it!

Bought some red gel sheets to put inside the lamp. They work very well.

[Si Rollett]

I would go led

[Tinker1947]

Not really sure how bright the Red Light needs to be, i'm looking at 2 ceiling lamp holders, 1 Bulb wasn't very bright at all although i didn't stay in the dark very long if we get a cloudless evening then it will get a proper test.....

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/LAGBR.html