2006-12-13 23:40:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I suspect you've got a cheap (and illegal!) foreign import. Firstly if you change the plug or use an adapter make sure that the "tree" is designed for our voltage (240V) and not a continental one, and still bear in mind that if it IS an import (and hence the Edison screw fitting) it's illegal anyway. All electrical items sold in this country must have a FITTED plug - and that doesn't mean one fitted by YOU !
2006-12-14 00:07:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ooooooo I smell trouble....
You can buy a screw in, two prong outlet at your local hardware store... BUT!!!!!... be VERY careful that you DO NOT EXCEED THE WATTAGE of the fixture!
Those wattage limitation warnings do not only apply to heat from an installed lightbulb.. they also have to do with the limitation of the wiring you dont see inside (or above, etc) the fixture. A standard light fixture... rated at 60 watts, for example, does not have a gauge of wire inside it heavy enough to handle 200 watts! So do not overload your fixture! (let me put a few more !!!! in here for emphasis ) :)
And if you mean the 'tree' has a screw in adapter, instead of a plug... you can go the reverse... but be aware of the AMPS... most wall outlets are only rated at 15 amps!
Be Careful
2006-12-13 23:47:46 · answer #2 · answered by thewrangler_sw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ohhhh SPACEMAN.....You make me laugh...
Yes there are adapters for screw in bulbs...just as long as your not pulling MASSIVE current and running multiple Christmas trees you'll probably be okay.....just don't run a microwave or toaster on that setup....you'll start an electrical fire.....
2006-12-13 23:50:39 · answer #3 · answered by reggieman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a hard ware store they have plug ins you can buy that screw into where a light bulb go. You can also get the kind that has plug ins and can screw a light bulb into it also
2006-12-13 23:44:01 · answer #4 · answered by William M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to the local hardware store, they sell an inexpensive adapter, that you screw in, then can screw both the bulb and other cords can plug into it
2006-12-13 23:43:25 · answer #5 · answered by dlin333 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you should have a bright Christmas, sounds like a shocking time, and an electrifying experience, with reVOLTing results, as a CURRANT topic of conversation don't try it
2006-12-13 23:45:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
How long have you had that tree ...I remember that in the 70's ... go on treat yourself to a new one..
2006-12-13 23:43:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no probs take the 3 pin plug off and wire it into the other one
it will work coz its low voltage
HAPPY DAYS
2006-12-13 23:48:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋