Originally Posted by
x3digital
If they aren't rated for 250V will the increased voltage damage the fixture? Also, how common is it for us light fixtures to be rated for both 120 and 250?
When my family lived in Germany in the '70s, we used our lamps with plug adapters and 220 bulbs with no problems.
I spot checked some of the lamps and light fixtures at home, most don't have a visible voltage rating, the ones that do are rated to 250.
Generally, you should be safe. Max amperage and wattage ratings generally have to do with how much heat the wiring and fixture can stand. With voltage, it has to do with how well the fixture is electrically insulated (higher voltages arc more easily).