110v site lamps at 240v domestic

[Louis McGovern]

Hello,

I have bought some site lighting with 110v plugs to rig up in my shed workshop which has a 240v domestic supply. Obviously I can use a site inverter but I would like to avoid this. Is it just a case of rewiring and fitting 240v halogen bulbs? Some help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers.

 

[123]

Use a transformer

 

[Strima]

Why not just buy 230v lighting in the first place?

 

[buzzlightyear]

Why not just buy 230v lighting in the first place?

why do people like wasting monies.

 

[davesparks]

This has got to be a wind up!

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Are they tubes or incandescent?

 

[dmxtothemax]

We need to know more ?
What type of lights are they ?
Have you tried 2 x lights in series ?

 

[static zap]

This has got to be a wind up!

...No people see an UN-WANTED bargain ...
(Manky looking 110V site lights in cash converters - I resisted)
..Is yellow wire good for 55V above earth ! ....

 

[Squid]

This has got to be a wind up!

No a transformer is the better option........

 

[Strima]

No a transformer is the better option........

Wind up would keep you fit and save the planet maaaaannnnn!!!!

 

[static zap]

Wind up would keep you fit and save the planet maaaaannnnn!!!!

With the money saved can buy ,LED conversion .

 

[Strima]

Fork handles....

 

[DPG]

...No people see an UN-WANTED bargain ...
(Manky looking 110V site lights in cash converters - I resisted)
..Is yellow wire good for 55V above earth ! ....

Static, I love your posts.

 

[freddo]

The 110V GLS lamps we have in the stores last about an hour at 240V, but can only be switched on once or it will blow the second time. Light and heat output are tremendous.

 

[DPG]

To the OP - if you rewire and change the bulbs then surely it is a bit like Trigger's broom!