> We recently sent some furniture to my daughter who lives in
> Helsinki. I converted some floor and table lamps for her by
> removing the U.S. plug and replacing it with a pin style plug
> which matches the outlets in her apartment. I reasoned that
> since the amperage at 220 volts for a given size bulb is half
> of what it is at 110 volts there would be no reason to
> replace the cord, switch, or socket. Is this correct or
> should I have replaced any of the other components of the lamps?
The current will be fine, but I have some doubts about doubling the voltage.
Plus, if I remember right, their light bulbs don't use the same base as
ours.
Randall
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