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It is visible, but it doesn't matter, as it's high up in a small porch. Golf ball it is, then! cheers.

By the way, this bulb was bought from Tesco within the last ten years or so! It has the Tesco logo on the top. And '60w'

Here's a pic. It's about 9cm total length, or three and a half inches. I think I'll have to get a golf ball bulb; it doesn't matter if it's a little short. Thanks for all the suggestions, much appreciated.

Thank you. It's not a golf ball, it's the traditional 'pear shape' type. But a golf ball bulb would be fine, as long as it's short and with a B22 fitting. So, thanks again!

Hi The bulb in our porch light fitting has blown so I need a replacement. The old bulb is an old-fashioned incandescent one. It is the traditional shape and has a normal B22 fitting, but the bulb is small/short. The total length (including the bayonet end) is three and a half inches, or about...

Nope, I'm not fitting it myself; I swear that everything I've written is the truth. I'm a 56 year-old woman in York, with OCD.:( Anyway, I spent well over £20 online last night/early hours ordering 10-packs of the three types of O-rings Andrew listed, cos I want to make sure that the plumber...

Many thanks to both of you. Andrew: He's a decent bloke who we've used for years and wouldn't take any petrol money for the 'wasted' visit - just stopped for a coffee and a talk! And I do have confidence in his thoroughness, just not in his being able to obtain the precise Vaillant parts...

Hi Our boiler needs a new diverter valve; in the past we've paid Vaillant to replace it but they are so expensive (about £300) that we thought we'd ask our regular plumber to do it. He couldn't find the valve for less than £140 plus VAT, so he suggested I look online, and I found one for £84...