I'm thinking about purchasing some chandeliers from Ikea in the UK and then having them shipped, among other things, to the DR.
Can anybody confirm whether these lights will work in the DR?
Does the DR use both 210v and 110v?
Thanks in advance!
Tish
I'm thinking about purchasing some chandeliers from Ikea in the UK and then having them shipped, among other things, to the DR.
Can anybody confirm whether these lights will work in the DR?
Does the DR use both 210v and 110v?
Thanks in advance!
Tish
Like Ringo said the voltage is of no importance with regard the chandalier.
the bulbs or lamps whatever you prefer need to be 110v for DR if you leave the 240v UK ones they will work no problem only much reduced brightness.
If you have a plug fitted already you will need to remove it and depending on how you want to install it you might need to change to the two pin US variety.
Skippy1
Is a 60 watt bulb brighter/less bright in 110/120 VAC compaired to 220/240 VAC?
Most chandelers are hard wired into to ceiling box with no plug needed. Table and desk lamps that plug in would need to be changed. This is an easy process but you might want to bring the new plug with you instead of looking for them.
Regards, Ring
A 60w 110v bulb is the same brightness as a 60w 240v bulb but swap the voltages and you get a different effect.
Some chandeliers do have a plug to assist in removal for cleaning it really depends on the size. some even have a retracting lead that allows them to be lowered to floor level without disconnect. However I am not sure the OP is talking about these.....!
Skippy1
Forget the wattage/voltage etc - the REAL question is are the bulbs screw or bayonet fittings - if they're bayonet forget it as i've only seen screw-type bulbs here
I'm thinking about purchasing some chandeliers from Ikea in the UK and then having them shipped, among other things, to the DR.
Can anybody confirm whether these lights will work in the DR?
Does the DR use both 210v and 110v?
Thanks in advance!
Tish
The UK uses 220, so your bulbs will be very dim unless you change them over as stated. you might want to check the manufacture for your lamp just to make sure there is no bulit in transformer. you can just buy a voltage converter as well, but that is really for going from 110-220 not the other way.
As a general rule, high(er) voltage items (for the same wattage) will have a smaller diameter (cross section) wiring than the low(er) voltage fixture. So, it's not a very good idea to run fixtures designed for 220/240V on 110/120V trying to get the same wattage as wires may overheat.
... J-D.
IKEA in Santo Domingo is due to open next year?