Guide to MEM BC3 3 Pin Energy Saving Light Bulbs
What is a MEM BC3 3 Pin Energy Saving Light Bulb?
MEM BC3 3 Pin Energy Saving Light Bulbs are compact fluorescent (CFL) light bulbs fitted with a 3 pin bayonet cap. They are manufactured by Eaton, a British company,
and are commonly found in new build houses and rented accomodation.
Advantages of MEM BC3 3 Pin Energy Saving Light Bulbs
The main advantage of the MEM BC3 3 Pin Energy Saving Light Bulbs is that they are compliant with Part L of the Building Regulations 2000. This is because they have their own dedicated 3 pin light fittings
which are only able to accept energy saving 3 pin light bulbs.
This also allows landlords to control what type of light bulbs are used to avoid any problems with tenants using low quality energy saving light bulbs, which can be dangerous.
It also means that tenants with rent inclusive of utilities can only use low energy lighting. With a long lifetime, using MEM BC3 3 Pin Energy Saving Light Bulbs means that the both the cost of ownership and the cost of maintenance are greatly reduced over the costs of standard tungsten lighting, benefiting both tenant and landlord.
Which energy saving light bulbs are available in the MEM BC3 range?
Currently, Litebulbs.co.uk stock MEM BC3 3 Pin Energy Saving Light Bulbs in 15W and 20W wattages. Both of these MEM BC3 3 Pin Energy Saving Light Bulbs are available in warm white or cool white colours.
You can browse our range of MEM BC3 3 Pin Energy Saving Light Bulbs.
How can I fit a MEM BC3 energy saving light bulb?
If you do not already have one, you will need a MEM BC3 light fitting. If you have a light fitting then it is simply a case of fitting the MEM BC3 3 Pin Energy Saving Light Bulb in a similar way to fitting a normal bayonet light bulb.
There are adapters which allow normal light bulbs to be used with a MEM BC3 light fitting, but these are not recommended and it may be dangerous to use on with a MEM BC3 light fitting.