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Can you use 120V lamps in Europe by just putting in a 240V bulb and a European adapter on the plug?
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∙ 18y ago
If all the components are rated to 220V, yes. Keep in mind that if the appliance was designed for 110V it may arc if 220 is run through it. If you don't know the device can handle 220V, don't run it at 220V. Chances are it was manufactured cleaply and cannot handle the extra voltage.
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∙ 18y ago
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∙ 12y agoIf you plug in a 120V light bulb into a 220V circuit the bulb will blow (burn out) almost instantly. The same applies to almost any other electrical device such as a hair dryer.
If you need to use a 120V device while in a country with 220V supply buy a transformer to convert the 220V supply down to 120V. Make sure the transformer purchased is powerful enough for the device you need to run. It may be cheaper to buy a new device/light bulb.
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∙ 14y agoYour 120V bulbs will only work if you connect the plug to a 220V-to-120V transformer, but you will probably want to replace the bulbs with 220V bulbs.
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