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    Jan 16, 2006, 01:28 PM
    220v european wall light fixtures
    I would like to use an exterior wall light fixture bought in the US for 110v light bulb, in Europe. I was told the existing wiring is rated to take 220v and the light bulb socket is rated for 250v. Can I use this fixture in europe or should I change the light socket and wires with what is used there. I actually wonder if the standard US light bulb socket threads will accept a european light bulb thread.
    Any suggestion? The reason for this is that there are very minimal choices of exterior light fixture designs there( Croatia ) so I am forced to have to take from here. Thank you. Gino
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    Jan 16, 2006, 04:16 PM
    The voltage ratings of the USA fixture meet or exceed to European voltage ratings, so you should be fine. I would check with that country's electric code, since if you wanted to install an European fixture in the USA it must be UL rated.

    The medium screw base should be the same, however I do remember that they also use other types of bases that may not natch your socket threads.
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    Jan 16, 2006, 10:17 PM
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    Thanks tkrussell
    The medium screw base... is that the equivalent of a standard light bulb screw base ?
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    Jan 17, 2006, 02:04 AM
    Yes, medium is the technical name for the standard base
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