Large Globe bulbs - looking for a supplier

[Magog]

Does anybody know where you can get large (5 inch diameter I think) globe bulbs in the UK, I believe the code for them might be G40.

I saw what I think are the same bulbs in the Riverfront bar at the BFI the other day and quite liked the way they looked; the only photo I could find was this one;

http://www.flickr.com/photos/everydaylifestyle/418...

The lights are those over the bar.

They seem to be readily available in the USA but not here.

[hyperblue]

Spooky... the light bulbs in my kitchen are these ones and one of them blew about an hour ago.

I haven't got another spare, but the box for the replacement bulb was from Homebase. Hopefully can find them somewhere!

[Magog]

hyperblue said:

I haven't got another spare, but the box for the replacement bulb was from Homebase. Hopefully can find them somewhere!

Maybe I should do some looking around, those in the bar were clear glass, rather than pearlescent and the filament was very visible.

Don't suppose you could tell me what the code/name of the bulb on the box was?

Cheers

[mrsxllifts]

Try tlc-direct.co.uk, they do most wierd and wacky bulbs.

[netherfield]

or here

http://www.lightbulbs-direct.com/

or here

http://www.thelightbulbcompany.co.uk/

or maybe here

http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/LightingF...

Edited by netherfield on Friday 19th November 11:15

[E36GUY]

G40 will be the cap (the mounting piece on the back) rather than the type of bulb. G40s could have multiple shapes but the same back cap.

[Wings]

Try Maxim Ltd, or Frankie Vaughan's old company Lampways Ltd.

[Jonnas]

I got some 95mm dia globe bulbs from lightbulbsdirect with an E27 screw fitting. Mind you, I really wanted some much bigger than this but couldn't find any so if you find any big ones, let me know!!