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POLISH XMAS-TREE LIGHTS IN AMERICA?


Polonius3 994 | 12,367  
26 Nov 2008 /  #1
Does anyone know what happens when a 220V Polish Chrsitmas-ree ligth set is plugged into an American 110V outelt? Assuming the Polish round-bolt plug has been replaced by an American flat-pronged one. Will the lights simply glow more dimly.. (almost forever?) or will theys not light up at all? The lower voltage should not cause them to immediately burn out or blow a fuse, should they?
osiol 55 | 3,921  
26 Nov 2008 /  #2
Do you want to go playing with electrics? There are so many possibilities with such a hobby. You could make fire with electricity - a modern answer to one of humankind's most ancient of persuits. You could make your own ECT kit. Perhaps even just use the power of electrons to make a gherkin glow in the dark.

Don't be a cheapskate. Buy the proper electrical appliances for the country you are in. Always read the instructions.
polishgirltx  
26 Nov 2008 /  #3
a joke, sorry it's in Polish:
- Mamo, choinka się pali!!!!!
- Jasiu, choinka się nie pali tylko świeci!
- Mamo, firanka sie świeci!!!!
....
;)
puercoespin - | 129  
26 Nov 2008 /  #4
Does anyone know what happens when a 220V Polish Chrsitmas-ree ligth set is plugged into an American 110V outelt?

it's not going to work at all
dcchris 8 | 432  
26 Nov 2008 /  #5
Does anyone know what happens when a 220V Polish Chrsitmas-ree ligth set is plugged into an American 110V outelt?

absolutely nothing will happen

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