US LED Lamp will it work in the UK

[hevski2]

I would like to know if I purchased a lamp from the US, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LBD3XA would it work in the UK if I were to put a UK plug on it?

I'd be willing to take a chance on it, just wondering if the odds were in my favour?

 

[Alarm]

Well according to a simple Google search http://softechled.com/forms/SoftechLED_DL90_70_Manual.pdf

Yes.

 

[hevski2]

*Bows* Many thanks for the reply, and finding the checking out the the manual. School Boy error...DoH!

Forgive any stupidity here, but just for clarity, is this because it say's in the 'Specification' section in the 'Adapter' part it says 'Input: AC100V ~ 240V'. So am I correct in thinking the supplied adapter will work with voltage's between 100v and 240v. If so I guess it will come with two pronged american adapter, so all I need will be something like a travel plug convertor?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/US-UK-Plug-Travel-Adaptor/dp/B0006OFKNC

 

[Alarm]

Yep, from what I can see it will accept the adaptor.
Personally I would get an exact UK transformer for it. If the output is the same voltage and amperage I cannot see the issue. After all if the first failed what would you do ? Bin the lamp or get another?
Saves having a silly adaptor hanging out of the wall.

Even the USB - 5vdc 700ma is fine for use here.

 

[hevski2]

Thanks, really appreciated it. Learning some basics on world wide voltages now.

Brilliant idea about an exact UK transformer, I'll definitely look at this to see if I can find a match output 12v 1.5a (a quick look I found this http://www.amazon.co.uk/1500ma-power-supply-adapter-5-5mm/dp/B004V2PSHI) just need to check the connection when it comes.

For anybody checking this thread out, the lessons learnt are to look to the item specification (if possible) and check out what the the input voltage is, to see if it's compatible with your country. In this case the supplied adapter dealt with the vast range of voltages found worldwide, and the UK.

For those learning about worldwide electrics, I found a great article here:

http://wikitravel.org/en/Electrical_systems

According to this 'There are only two main types of electric systems used around the world, with varying physical connections:'

100-127 volt, at 60 hertz frequency (in general: North and Central Americas, Western Japan)
220-240 volt, at 50 hertz frequency (in general: the rest of the world, with some exceptions)

 

[Taylortwocities]

I would ask the vendor the question about suitability for use on 230V. Then, if it's wrong, it's his fault!

I do like this extract from that travelwiki link:

The electrical engineer's maxim: The smoke that escapes from a device or a component is its spirit without which it cannot work.
In other words: if smoke rises from the device, then it's destroyed.

And (more specifically)

The first time you use electrical equipment on a voltage system you haven't used before, watch for excessive heat, strange smells, and smoke. This is especially true for those residing in countries with 120V (USA, Canada, Japan, etc.) visiting places with the higher voltage. Smoke is a sure sign your equipment cannot cope with the voltage system.

 

[big-all]

i have one of these above my head
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B22-1X10W...1797380?pt=UK_Light_Bulbs&hash=item3cbe5ce784

its 110-240 single high powered led its brilliant around 75w equivalent at 800lumens for around 8w
the electronics can adapt adjust to the different voltage
as an aside i have one off these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160584223015?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648

its the identical led to the bulb above without the electronics and casing i run it off a 10.8v battery and give the same 800lumens at the massive equivalent off 1w [ this is worked out as the charging current for the battery at 25w for 35 mins = 17w per hour approx so around 1w for the 18hrs before the light drops below a good light level

ooohhh around £100 plus import duty if they choose to at 20% [i think] will make me cringe