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For a task light LED bulb probably no more than 6w but output will depend on colour temp, finish etc. A trad 6ow is probably around 10w in LED. If your using an anglepoise then it's probably an E27 base (screw) with a white reflector inside the shade which is a good thing. You'll want to go LED but the key will be to get a a more old school glass diffuser design. a lot of modern LED bulbs are quite directional and heavy and the anglepoise is designed to work with a bulb that is light and pisses light everywhere.
jono84-
had a quick look on my lamp and it's a luxo, no white reflector on the inside of the lamp, but I'll grab one of the bulbs you recommend below, and see how that goes.
I'd love to put a dimmer on it, but have memories of buzzing dimmers on lamps, and wall switches from my youth, so am a bit reticent to add one to the cable currently, plus power cable isn't that long, and where the lamp is currently positioned, getting to the dimmer on a regular basis will probably be a bit of a faff..
Thanks for all helpful info, much appreciated.
cornelius_blackfoot
thanks for the advice, the anglepoise that was in the study with the missus, she's allowed me to bring into the front room, as she's just told me she doesn't like it and doesn't use it.
So your bulb recommendations are helpful.
question, what wattage are you using at night? 60w feels like it'll be too bright, but don't want it to be too dim either..
thanks