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Gentlemen, if it helps, I have found a label on the mains lead giving information. It has a number HO5RN.F written on it...which I have checked on the internet. It would appear that this cable is suitable for 300/500 volts, therefore should be quite safe at 230v There are no switches on...

Thanks for your help guys...took the bull by the horns this morning...replaced the bulbs...replaced the plug...and went for it. All seems to tbe fine...no rcd blow-outs...no fuses blown...lights worked fine. Will be going for a proper trial tonight...lights will be on for about 3 hours...

It might be...it was given to me and I want to use it to illuminate the garden at night so i can film hedgehogs etc. My old one packed up. Its a tripod mounted, double-headed extendable unit...perfect for my needs...just that it's 110v rating.

Yes, I take your point but this is a brand-new, quite expensive lamp set...and I have several 500w halogen bulbs already so, at the risk of sounding mean, it just seemed sensible to use them in this lamp...if I could do so without any silly risks. Thanks all.

So...is that a yes or a not then chaps?

Hello all, I have a twin 500w halogen worklight which is rated 110v. Can I use it safely on a 230/240v supply. Would I need to change the lamps or will it need rewiring as well. Thank you. Forester