Lightbulbs / table lamps in the EU?
Jan 24, 2014, 8:55 am
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Lightbulbs / table lamps in the EU?
What type of light bulb bases are common in Europe, i.e. Istanbul?
Wondering if we should send daughter (study abroad student) off with a small table lamp,110>220 converter, and incandescent bulbs, OR if it's possible for the US incandescent bulb to fit in table/desk lamps to fit into the lamps found in Eastern Europe, e.g. Turkey. Meaning, are they the same size and thread style?
Daughter abhors fluorescent lighting and will forego suitcase space usually allocated to clothing for an incandescent lighting fixture, if necessary.
Wondering if we should send daughter (study abroad student) off with a small table lamp,110>220 converter, and incandescent bulbs, OR if it's possible for the US incandescent bulb to fit in table/desk lamps to fit into the lamps found in Eastern Europe, e.g. Turkey. Meaning, are they the same size and thread style?
Daughter abhors fluorescent lighting and will forego suitcase space usually allocated to clothing for an incandescent lighting fixture, if necessary.
Jan 24, 2014, 9:15 am
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Has she thought about just buying a table lamp when she gets to her destination? Eg:-
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Table-Lamps-...&node=10709391
How long is she travelling for, and does she intend to take it back with her or leave it behind?
Your query is slightly confusing. You talk about both the EU and Turkey. Where do you want to use it? Unlike the USA, there are different plugs required in different countries in the EU, and for countries outside the EU - like the USA and Turkey they operate to different standards. EG:-
http://www.interpower.com/ic/designe...-single-phase/
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Table-Lamps-...&node=10709391
How long is she travelling for, and does she intend to take it back with her or leave it behind?
Your query is slightly confusing. You talk about both the EU and Turkey. Where do you want to use it? Unlike the USA, there are different plugs required in different countries in the EU, and for countries outside the EU - like the USA and Turkey they operate to different standards. EG:-
http://www.interpower.com/ic/designe...-single-phase/
Jan 24, 2014, 9:21 am
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What type of light bulb bases are common in Europe, i.e. Istanbul?
Wondering if we should send daughter (study abroad student) off with a small table lamp,110>220 converter, and incandescent bulbs, OR if it's possible for the US incandescent bulb to fit in table/desk lamps to fit into the lamps found in Eastern Europe, e.g. Turkey. Meaning, are they the same size and thread style?
Daughter abhors fluorescent lighting and will forego suitcase space usually allocated to clothing for an incandescent lighting fixture, if necessary.
Wondering if we should send daughter (study abroad student) off with a small table lamp,110>220 converter, and incandescent bulbs, OR if it's possible for the US incandescent bulb to fit in table/desk lamps to fit into the lamps found in Eastern Europe, e.g. Turkey. Meaning, are they the same size and thread style?
Daughter abhors fluorescent lighting and will forego suitcase space usually allocated to clothing for an incandescent lighting fixture, if necessary.
they are interchangeable generally - the sizes are similar. its the bulb that needs to support 220v power supply.
ive taken some nice lamps from schoolhouseelectric and it works fine
Jan 24, 2014, 10:15 am
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Has she thought about just buying a table lamp when she gets to her destination? Eg:-
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Table-Lamps-...&node=10709391
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Table-Lamps-...&node=10709391
Sorry for the confusion: she will be studying in Turkey, then later move on to Spain and Portugal...no UK, France, or Germany.
Jan 24, 2014, 10:23 am
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If it is Turkish Incandescent bulbs needed, the look at this:-
http://www.horozelektrik.com/en/lamp...ndescent-bulbs
But EU bulbs are different:-
http://www.amazon.co.uk/b?ie=UTF8&node=248792031
You can get either screw fit or bayonet for the bulb, and if the OP is considering bringing a light from the USA, they need plug converters for the fitting base too for whichever country.
http://www.horozelektrik.com/en/lamp...ndescent-bulbs
But EU bulbs are different:-
http://www.amazon.co.uk/b?ie=UTF8&node=248792031
You can get either screw fit or bayonet for the bulb, and if the OP is considering bringing a light from the USA, they need plug converters for the fitting base too for whichever country.
Jan 24, 2014, 10:48 am
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If it is Turkish Incandescent bulbs needed, the look at this:-
http://www.horozelektrik.com/en/lamp...ndescent-bulbs
But EU bulbs are different:-
http://www.amazon.co.uk/b?ie=UTF8&node=248792031
You can get either screw fit or bayonet for the bulb, and if the OP is considering bringing a light from the USA, they need plug converters for the fitting base too for whichever country.
http://www.horozelektrik.com/en/lamp...ndescent-bulbs
But EU bulbs are different:-
http://www.amazon.co.uk/b?ie=UTF8&node=248792031
You can get either screw fit or bayonet for the bulb, and if the OP is considering bringing a light from the USA, they need plug converters for the fitting base too for whichever country.
Thank you thank you thank you antichef--I will print this page out for her so she can go to the store in Istanbul and buy the incandescent bulb, and she can also buy the lamp there, in Istanbul.
Is "Akkorlu Ampuller" correct Turkish words for incandescent light bulb? Thank you again!
Jan 24, 2014, 1:00 pm
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Has your daughter tried LED lamps? Nicer ones provide light very similar to the dreadfully inefficient incandescent lamp, and they last many times longer.
Jan 25, 2014, 4:25 am
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I must say that I'm with the first reply to this. Bringing a lamp from the US will require a power adapter to support 220v for your 110v lamp. Then you need to make sure you have different plug adapters for the various countries you are in. As a travelling student I would have thought that it is much easier to just buy a simple desk lamp when you get there. Travel light!
Jan 25, 2014, 7:03 am
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I must say that I'm with the first reply to this. Bringing a lamp from the US will require a power adapter to support 220v for your 110v lamp. Then you need to make sure you have different plug adapters for the various countries you are in. As a travelling student I would have thought that it is much easier to just buy a simple desk lamp when you get there. Travel light!
Jan 25, 2014, 9:13 am
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Not at all true! Check the bulb. Most US bulbs will quickly blow out on 220V and at worst cause a fire.
Jan 25, 2014, 10:54 am
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What type of light bulb bases are common in Europe, i.e. Istanbul?
Wondering if we should send daughter (study abroad student) off with a small table lamp,110>220 converter, and incandescent bulbs, OR if it's possible for the US incandescent bulb to fit in table/desk lamps to fit into the lamps found in Eastern Europe, e.g. Turkey. Meaning, are they the same size and thread style?
Daughter abhors fluorescent lighting and will forego suitcase space usually allocated to clothing for an incandescent lighting fixture, if necessary.
Wondering if we should send daughter (study abroad student) off with a small table lamp,110>220 converter, and incandescent bulbs, OR if it's possible for the US incandescent bulb to fit in table/desk lamps to fit into the lamps found in Eastern Europe, e.g. Turkey. Meaning, are they the same size and thread style?
Daughter abhors fluorescent lighting and will forego suitcase space usually allocated to clothing for an incandescent lighting fixture, if necessary.
Jan 25, 2014, 10:56 am
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Has she thought about just buying a table lamp when she gets to her destination? Eg:-
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Table-Lamps-...&node=10709391
How long is she travelling for, and does she intend to take it back with her or leave it behind?
Your query is slightly confusing. You talk about both the EU and Turkey. Where do you want to use it? Unlike the USA, there are different plugs required in different countries in the EU, and for countries outside the EU - like the USA and Turkey they operate to different standards. EG:-
http://www.interpower.com/ic/designe...-single-phase/
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Table-Lamps-...&node=10709391
How long is she travelling for, and does she intend to take it back with her or leave it behind?
Your query is slightly confusing. You talk about both the EU and Turkey. Where do you want to use it? Unlike the USA, there are different plugs required in different countries in the EU, and for countries outside the EU - like the USA and Turkey they operate to different standards. EG:-
http://www.interpower.com/ic/designe...-single-phase/
Jan 25, 2014, 12:04 pm
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The federal USA uses one style of plug. There is no such place as "Europe", and they do not have any form of federal government. Much less any unified system of electric plugs.
Some EU countries drive on the right side of the road, and some on the left too
Jan 25, 2014, 1:23 pm
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