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A light bulb is a glass bulb containing a filament. Electric current is passed through the filament. Light is produced because the filament is heated. Therefore, the bulb of an incandescent lamp is always warm. Much hotter than other types of lighting, such as LED lighting.

The use and purchase of old-fashioned incandescent bulbs is not prohibited. So you can buy light bulbs, but the European Union has determined that no new light bulbs can be made in Europe. This is to reduce energy consumption. Fortunately, we still have a large stock of light bulbs so you can still enjoy the old-fashioned bulbs with warm soft light without any problems. For cheap, safe light bulbs, Gloeilampgoedkoop.nl is the place to be.

A light bulb works by using a thin metal wire inside the bulb, which is heated by electricity. When the wire is heated enough, it glows and creates light. Hence the name incandescent lamp. The high resistance of the filament and the lack of oxygen in the bulb prevents the bulb from burning out.

A light bulb usually consists of a shell and a tungsten filament. A holder or stem is attached to the base of the bulb. This allows electric current to pass through the oxygen-poor bulb. Wires built into the stem support the filaments and connecting wires. Inside the glass bulb today is a nitrogen or noble gas. This can be argon or xenon, for example. That while the light bulb used to be made of vacuum.

Thomas Edison is considered the inventor of the light bulb. However, there were many others before him who experimented with light bulbs. But because he made the light bulb a success, he is considered the inventor. The Edison lamp is also named after him.

Thomas Edison got the light bulb working for the first time on Oct. 21, 1879. Yet the light bulb seems to have been first invented in 1806 by Humphry Davy. But he thus did not get lamp working because electricity was not widely available at that time.

Are you looking for light bulbs for a specific application? Then take a look at our incandescent lamps for special applications. Examples include daylight lamps, oven lamps and low voltage (12-42 volts) incandescent lamps. Below is an overview of popular light bulbs, which we sell a lot.

The E27 light bulb is one of the best known light bulbs on the market. These are bulbs with a screw fitting of 27 diameter. "27" refers to the ratio of the socket to the fixture. The E is a reference to the inventor of the incandescent bulb and stands for "Edison screw thread." So E27 is an Edison thread with a diameter of 27 millimeters. Good to know is that there are not only E27 light bulbs, but also E27 LED bulbs, for example. E27 is only a designation for the base of the socket. This is also important to know if you are going to replace incandescent bulbs.

Looking for a vintage LED or LED light bulb? Then take a look at our LED filament bulbs. The advantage of these bulbs is that they are energy efficient and still provide atmospheric light like the old-fashioned incandescent bulb. So you get a modern lamp with a vintage look. We have these bulbs in a variety of shapes and sizes and with different fittings. Many of our LED filaments today are also easily dimmable. There are more and more suitable alternatives in LED form.

All of our incandescent bulbs are easily dimmable and very inexpensive to purchase. Click on your preferred bulb shape above and then choose the socket you need. Can't find the right light bulb? Then check out our selection guide or contact our customer service team.

Is your light bulb broken? Unlike LED bulbs and energy-saving bulbs, you can dispose of incandescent bulbs as normal. This is because light bulbs do not contain any hazardous substances.

Not sure which light bulb you need? Then use our handy light bulb shopping guide. Based on your answers to a number of questions, the decision aid provides suggestions for light bulbs. This way you will always find the right light bulb. Want to buy a light bulb? View all our light bulbs at the top of this page.