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Jet Gorgon

Hope this thread is OK here.
OK, I have two lamps, one from the UK (220 and need 110 or vice versa; fek, I dunno these things) with one bulb thingie and a bronze antique one with three bulbs from my Dad that still has the original wiring (ie, that old fabric kinda cord).
Should I just go to the shop and ask for the wires, take them apart, put the new stuff in and see if they work? What do I need? I have small pliers, so wire and those plug things? I think the three-bulb one may be more difficult.
Any suggestions most appreciated.

lob

unless you're handy jet leave well alone. if the old one is brass, an earth wire would be safe/prudent.ie, 3 core flex. without seeing it/them not a lot i can say. better get a spark.

jizzybloke

Take them/it to the shop and get them to do it!

daveboy

Just change to bulbs to 110v ones an wire a two pin plug on job done

Jet Gorgon

^ Thanks. Daveboy, I don't need to change the cords for the 220 one? For the oldy, I definitely need to change the wiring.
I know, I can send it to a shop, but I like to do stuff meself -- always something new to learn.

jizzybloke

If you like a challenge do it in the bath while it's plugged in!

Jet Gorgon

^ Only if you join me.

Mathos

Correct bulb holder, bulb and plug are all that are required.

But you should take it to a sparky Jet.

I wouldn't trust a woman to put two AA batteries in a torch the right way round.

Sorry, but that's how it works out.



PS it would be more appropriate to change the wiring from 110 to 240 if you were converting the opposite way.

But going 240 down to 110 should not be a problem.

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Jet Gorgon

^ Bladdy men. I fix the washers, the pipes, do the lightbulb changes, take apart the stove with my Swiss army knife to clean it, clean the eaves, check the car oil. Bear carves the masks and statues.
How hard is a bladdy lamp?

Marmite the Dog

They're the same. Just change the bulb & plug to one of you non-safe ones.

Thetyim

Other way around.
The same wattage will draw twice the amperage on 110v so heavier wiring is needed.

In this case it's only a bulb so the old wire should be good enough

Begbie

V = R x I

220 = 1 x 220
110 = 1 x 110

Resistance is constant, voltage is halved so surely the lamp will draw less power.

Schoolboy physics.

Thetyim

Nope
The bulb has to be changed

Begbie

So resistance is futile.

Jet Gorgon

5555 You guys are amusing. If I follow Jizzy and Marmers advice, I will be HOT!
OK, to be safe, I'll go to the hardware shop, maybe take the old lamp, and demand they give me the right parts.

Panda

Jet. I know some people here would like to see you fried. But FFS dont frig around with electrical things. Take it to a licenced electrician and get advice.
Not knocking any of the posters here who seem to know what they are talking about, just dont think a Thai internet forum is the appropriate place to get advice re something that can KILL.

baldrick

Jet if you don't understand earthing , you would be better to take it to a lekrics tard - any device with metal that can be accessed should have a earth wire.


yes , teakdoor is the Borg

Jet Gorgon

*grumble, mumble* Alright you two. I'll take it to a shop. Probably staffed with Koreans who know less than I do. Ever see Thai electrics?

Norton

Wise move. An easy job to fix. Will do it for you as you wait. Watch and next time you can do it yourself.

Marmite the Dog

Just change the fekkin bulb. Fucking hell, is it really that difficult?