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- Jan 1, 1970
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I have what I think is a really basic rewiring question that I hope
someone who knows more than me can help me out with.
My sister bought me a beautiful lamp in the UK that I have coverted for
a while, but the problem is that I live in the US. (Read - I can't
just buy this in the US and save myself the hassle!)
The actual bulbs are like Christmas tree light type affairs rather than
regular incandescent bulbs. The fixture plugs into a transformer (the
plug from the fixture is tiny and I don't recognize it as any
standard). Transformer input is 240v - 50hz and output is 24v - max 50
VA.
Now, I assume that I need to use a different transformer, but I don't
think its just a simple job of buying a new transformer (and US plug),
plugging it in to the fixture, since the aforementioned output plug is
very odd. It is 2 pronged and roughly 1/4 inch diameter.
Can I just rewire the fixture thus:-
1.cut off the weird plug from the fixture
2.Get a new transformer (pressumably input 110v, output the same - I'm
guessing a standard for Christmas tree lights)
3. splice it in
4. away we go
Am I missing something? If this is correct, are the parts I would need
expensive?
Many thanks
someone who knows more than me can help me out with.
My sister bought me a beautiful lamp in the UK that I have coverted for
a while, but the problem is that I live in the US. (Read - I can't
just buy this in the US and save myself the hassle!)
The actual bulbs are like Christmas tree light type affairs rather than
regular incandescent bulbs. The fixture plugs into a transformer (the
plug from the fixture is tiny and I don't recognize it as any
standard). Transformer input is 240v - 50hz and output is 24v - max 50
VA.
Now, I assume that I need to use a different transformer, but I don't
think its just a simple job of buying a new transformer (and US plug),
plugging it in to the fixture, since the aforementioned output plug is
very odd. It is 2 pronged and roughly 1/4 inch diameter.
Can I just rewire the fixture thus:-
1.cut off the weird plug from the fixture
2.Get a new transformer (pressumably input 110v, output the same - I'm
guessing a standard for Christmas tree lights)
3. splice it in
4. away we go
Am I missing something? If this is correct, are the parts I would need
expensive?
Many thanks