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Can I use US table lamps in the UK?

thenap80 · 2015-08-25 13:15:10

Hi - I have two table lamps all the way from the US. I plugged them into a UK socket using an adapter but it blew the bulb. The lamps say Max 69W. As far as I know then, I've run is it 240V through it by using a UK socket? Is there anyway I can use these in UK or are they useless unless in the US? Thanks - Oh and now jokes…

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casper_g Posts: 1,110 Forumite

26 August 2015 at 9:13AM

xyz123 wrote: »

13A fuse in table lamp is a big no, unless advised by manufacturer. It should be 3a or 5a at max.

You're both right!

Col said to use a 13A plug, you said to use a 3A fuse. The lamp needs a standard UK plug (which is rated for a current of 13A) with a 3A fuse fitted.

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