I have a chandelier with flames

I switch to low-voltage halogen lamps whose shape can now replace conventional flames with 30% energy savings (Halolux CF from Osram, Energy Saver Classic B from Philips). The light is a little bright, but if I skip the frosted finishes, I keep the baroque style of my lighting.

I want to see in my kitchen

I choose a frost-compact frosted globe-shaped lamp , in my glass suspension, it's definitely prettier than the usual coil. I will save up to 80% energy and keep my bulb for at least 8 years or the equivalent of 8,000 hours of lighting. If it bursts, I put a damp cloth on the floor and put it, with the broken glass, in a plastic bag that I put in a special waste collection center. The presence of mercury vapors (2.5 to 5 mg / ampoule) and fluorescent powders in low-consumption lamps actually makes it a hazardous product for the environment, but can be recycled at 93% (see www.recylum .com ).

I want to keep the classic bulb shape

If I want a transparent glass, I will see the side of the very low voltage halogen or compact fluorescent knowing that I will do little less energy (only 30%) and that I will change more often bulbs (about every 2 years).

I have a silver cap bulb

I replace it with a LED or light-emitting diode , the only one to keep this light effect very targeted with, in addition, the shape of a traditional bulb (Xanlite), a derisory energy consumption and an unbeatable life : from 50,000 to 100,000 hours! On the other hand, I forget the silver finish.

And if I have to light my oven?

In 2012, anything greater than 7 W will be removed from the sale. With the exception of the lamps that equip the furnaces (40 W) or refrigerators (15 W) ... while waiting in turn they are subject to new standards.