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Q: Is it safe to use a 240 v bulb in a 12v fitting?
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What is the Weight of 240 x 40 x 12 bulb angle?

Please check it.It should be 240 X 12 if its is bulb angle. Manjush Navale


What is the turn ratio of a transformer if the primary voltage is 240V and the secondry is 12V volts?

240 / 12 = 20


How many ampere in 240 volt with 100 watts bulb?

Current (amps) = power (watts) / voltage = 100/240 = 0.42 amps


Do you need to change European wiring of a 3-bulb light fixture to American wiring and why?

The American system is 110 Volts and the UK (plus some other EU countries) are about 240 Volts. The formula is Volts X Amps = Watts. Don't panic, that's as hard as it gets. The problem is this, that for 240 Volts a current of .25 Amps is needed to light a 60 Watt bulb (240 X .25 = 60). At 110 Volts this would be about 110 X .5 = 60 giving over twice the Amps for the same Watts. The more Amps, the heavier the wires needed to carry the power. So, to be safe the fitting would have to be rewired. If in doubt contact an experienced electrician to rewire it for you. Better a few dollars than dialling 911 because the house is on fire!


Do you need to change European wiring of a 3 bulb light fixture to American wiring and why?

The American system is 110 Volts and the UK (plus some other EU countries) are about 240 Volts. The formula is Volts X Amps = Watts. Don't panic, that's as hard as it gets. The problem is this, that for 240 Volts a current of .25 Amps is needed to light a 60 Watt bulb (240 X .25 = 60). At 110 Volts this would be about 110 X .5 = 60 giving over twice the Amps for the same Watts. The more Amps, the heavier the wires needed to carry the power. So, to be safe the fitting would have to be rewired. If in doubt contact an experienced electrician to rewire it for you. Better a few dollars than dialling 911 because the house is on fire!


How much amount of current does a 14 watt cfl bulb consumes?

A 240 v 14 w cfl bulb uses about 0.14 amps.


What does a light bulb have?

The resistance of a light bulb varies, depending on the type of bulb, the power rating, and the temperature. A typical incandescent 60 watt bulb, for instance has a cold resistance of about 30 ohms, and a hot resistance of about 240 ohms.


How many amp will one 1000 watt bulb pull on 240?

Power(Watts) = I (Amps) x E(Voltage) PIE rule. so 1000 = I x 240. 1000/240 = 4.16667 amps.


How many amps are needed to run a light bulb?

If you divide the watts of the bulb by the supply voltage, that is the current. For example a 60 w bulb on a 240 v supply gives a current of 60/240 which is ¼ amp.


What is the resistance of a 28 watt bulb?

That depends on what voltage it's designed to operate from. Power = (voltage)2 / R R = Voltage2 / power If it's a 117-volt bulb, R = (117)2 / 28 = 489 ohms. If it's a 240-volt bulb, R = (240)2 / 28 = 2,057 ohms.


Can you use a 300 watt 220-240 watts halogen bulb on 240 watt mains?

Nobody has "240 watt mains". Perhaps you meant "240-volt mains".You would need to have a lighting or receptacle branch circuit, with over-current protection, in order to use any halogen bulb.However, if you have a 300 W bulb, it should work nicely in a 15-A or 20-A branch circuit.


Can you use a 120 Watts energy savings bulb on a 240 ceiling socket?

You can use a lower wattage bulb on a higher wattage fixture provided the voltage rating is the same and the bulb base is the same.