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    Oct 15, 2007, 04:08 PM
    Chandelier light
    I have a chandelier that I bought in Europe, but the wires on the light are are brown, blue, and (green /yellow). Which colors connect to the black white and ground on the light from the fixture?
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    Oct 24, 2007, 10:52 AM
    Remember that Europe uses 220V electricity circuits. The US is 120V.
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    Oct 24, 2007, 11:39 AM
    White = Blue (Neutral)
    Brown = Black (Hot)
    Green w/Yellow = Green

    You'll probably have to change the bulbs to 120V, but 220V bulbs powered by 120 will burn about half as bright.
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