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Can I put 110v light bulbs into a 250v Socket?

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Sockets are often marked with the voltage rating of the socket. That is the maximum voltage it can withstand without breaking down and arcing. read more

If you put a 110 V bulb into a socket in a country where the system voltage is 250 V, it will burn out instantly, or blow the fuse or both. If you mean will they physically fit - then yes, if they are the same type, eg. read more

You can use a 120V or a 240V bulb. The bulb would have to match the mains voltage. 660W is the largest bulb the fixture has been designed for, so that nothing gets too hot and/or melts. read more

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