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Sorry Dave had a bad dayCalm down, I wasn't suggesting that as a sensible option, just asking why a transformer would be necessary for a table lamp?
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Sorry Dave had a bad dayCalm down, I wasn't suggesting that as a sensible option, just asking why a transformer would be necessary for a table lamp?
Easier to buy some UK onesHow hard would it be to replace the lampholder, & cord / plug assembly to ones that comply with local standard(s)?
Are the old plugs you intend cutting off and replacing wit a UK type 13A plug top connected to any sort of transformer? can you post a picture of the existing?
While this reply is a little late, that is what I meant by ones that comply with local standards, the biggest problem would be threads, most US lampholders use a 1/8' NPT thread.Easier to buy some UK ones
need to know what you have and the voltage/frequency of the equipment. a pic would help.Pete, I am trying to do exactly what you just above. Trying to replace a broken 3 prong plug on a step up step down transformer to a type g plug to use in the UK. Do you think I should not do that?
Here is a picture of my transformer with broken US plug. I am planning to cut it off and rewire a 13 A uk type g plug with 3a fuse to it as shown on the side. The power rating on this transformer is 5000w but I don’t plan to use more than 2500w with appliances like rice cooker, tv and blender ( ( not more than two of them at any given time).let me know if it is okayneed to know what you have and the voltage/frequency of the equipment. a pic would help.
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