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Old May 4, 2008 | 6:53 pm
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fly-yul
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Originally Posted by osamede
Does anyone know if an adapter is needed to use a US-purchased lamp in Europe?

I know that the US voltage is 110 and Europe is 220-240, but does that matter for a lamp, as opposed to electronics or motors? Can I simply stick in a bulb bought in Europe and use it?

Thanks...
Not unless you want to trip the circuit and risk a fire.
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