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Old May 6, 2008 | 9:50 am
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Yaatri
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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?

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It will draw more current and hence more power, leading to overheating. The wires will get hot. This can cause a fire, trip a circuit breaker and/or burn the filament, if it's an incandescent bulb.
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