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Asmodeus

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#189120 17-Dec-2015 14:45
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Hi guys, I have a lamp shipped from the US to give as an Xmas present. Obviously it needs an adaptor and a 240v bulb but will the bulb holder and the switch on the wire be OK?

On the back of the switch it says 3A/120v AC 125 VL. There is also a sticker on the wire that says 110-120V, 26 W Max. On the bulb holder it says 120V 60Hz only. On the wire itself is engraved 300V.

Will it be OK to just use an NZ bulb and wall adaptor? I think so but wanted to check with others.

Cheers

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  #1452418 17-Dec-2015 17:44
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As it goes with electrical related topics, lots of do this, do that from many people who most likely don't have any formal electrical training or expirence.

Get an electrician to wire a new cord, switch and lamp holder


---I am an Electrician---

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