UK table lamps in Canada

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Jun 16th 2008, 2:29 am

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Re: UK table lamps in Canada

Speaking of which, can one buy those things to make bottle lamps with? Plug (Canadian) at one end with the fitting at the other end to push into the neck of the bottle?

Jun 16th 2008, 3:49 am

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Re: UK table lamps in Canada

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Originally Posted by Raymate

I have a few table lamps from the UK that have screw type fittings, is it safe just to replace the plug and change the bulb to use them in Canada?

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Why not just ditch them and buy a few of the "made in China" variety for next to nothing in Canada.

Jun 16th 2008, 3:52 am

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Re: UK table lamps in Canada

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Originally Posted by Steve_P

But UK lamp bulbs are bayonet mount and Canadian bulbs are screw threads.

And, of course, after 2008, you will not be able to buy incandesent light bulbs in Canada. Or at least you won't in the People's Socialist Republic of Ontario.

Jun 16th 2008, 4:21 am

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Re: UK table lamps in Canada

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Originally Posted by johnh009

And, of course, after 2008, you will not be able to buy incandesent light bulbs in Canada. Or at least you won't in the People's Socialist Republic of Ontario.

You have a problem with this?