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Paul, are the "mushroom" bulbs the ones that have the reflectorized surface inside and are used for flood-lights? Those are the only mushroom-shaped lamps I've ever seen. [This message has been edited by SvenNYC (edited 12-02-2004).]
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No, they are like the ordinary GLS lamp, but the top is slightly flattened. I suppose a similar shape to the R50, but not quite so long a 'neck', and they do not have a reflector. Not very descriptive - sorry!
They were very popular in the 60's and 70's, as Paul suggests, but they are now more a decorative issue. I'm not sure why they were 'favoured', but I recall seeing an adverrt for them years ago that said they gave out more light. Lord knows how!
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uksparky, Are you talking about the "Softline" range of bulbs?. Made to be gentler on the eye, while working or not!. My favourite is Metal-Halide, to be honest.
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The lower group of bulbs in this picture aren't quite the exact shape I remember, but about the closest I can find with a quick search. (The ones used in Britain more often had BC bases rather than ES, as you would expect.) [This message has been edited by pauluk (edited 12-06-2004).]
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Thanks to John for the following pic: Attached is a pic of the elusive "mushroom" along with a std GLS for comparison. Allegedly they give "more directional light"..
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