QUOTE(mav_850 @ Jun 13 2013, 01:17 PM)
i dont think its bulb problem..
that glass cover have something like sandblasting..
look nice but not very bright..

Maybe.. But if that's the case, just increase your bulb wattage/luminance or remove the glass, the problem will solved. The main problem i see with the glass is, insects will gather inside there because of light. The insects will accumulate inside the glass, make it looks dirty. Need to clean frequently
CFL is compact fluorescent lamp or what you mean as energy saving bulb.
For E27 socket, is either straight or tornado. For straight which is
Philips Essential 18W 6500K(aka Cool Day Light) 1100 luminance retail price is RM17.6. Usually sell between RM10-RM20. The lowest I know is from KL at RM6.50/bulb
Philips Essential 23W 6500K(aka Cool Day Light) 1370 luminance retail price is RM22. This I'm not sure the price.
This post has been edited by codeiki: Jun 13 2013, 06:39 PM