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Forums › Home Workshop DIY › 220v lights, ok to use here?
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#290010 14-Oct-2021 18:53
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Zero electric skills. I want to check something is safe to use.

Got a set of plug in lights that say 220v. I thought New Zealand was 240v. Will they be ok to use?

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  #2795511 14-Oct-2021 19:31
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We’re 230v here, and both will have some tolerance. They should be fine to use.



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  #2795512 14-Oct-2021 19:31
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I think NZ is 230V. 220V should be fine I'd have thought. If it has an NZ / AU style plug it's probably ok.

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  #2795525 14-Oct-2021 19:57
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It shouldn't make a practical difference. 

 

 




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  #2795555 14-Oct-2021 20:27
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If it says 220v and its a crappy unregulated dropper for leds then it will probably have a shorter life on higher voltages.




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