12 volt bulbs on 240 volt circuit

[Paulwith]

Hi just seen the bulbs on my outdoor Xmas lights are 12 volt 3 watt on 240 volt circuit. How can they be working? They do!

 

[littlespark]

though I haven't decorated for Christmas in a few years,

Freddoneezer Scrooge.

 

[BenCos18]

Hi just seen the bulbs on my outdoor Xmas lights are 12 volt 3 watt on 240 volt circuit. How can they be working? They do!

most likely wired in series so the voltage is divided across them