kking254
kking254 t1_j62lfdy wrote
Reply to comment by BrasilianEngineer in Could I take the European plug end, cut it off the cord, and wire an American plug end to a light bulb on a wire? by Randomhero360
It's not the same load though. If you cut the voltage in half but consume the same power (because you switched from a European 5W bulb to American 5W bulb) then current needs to double.
kking254 t1_j61oxlt wrote
Reply to Could I take the European plug end, cut it off the cord, and wire an American plug end to a light bulb on a wire? by Randomhero360
Technically, double the current will flow through the wire for an American 5W bulb on 120v vs. a European 5W bulb on 240v. It's possible that the wire gauge needs to be bigger for 120v. However, for just a 5W bulb, the wire is likely oversized anyway. You should be fine.
Edit: Wow. ITT people who don't understand electricity but will downvote and say the wrong thing confidently.
kking254 t1_j63twa4 wrote
Reply to comment by stthicket in Could I take the European plug end, cut it off the cord, and wire an American plug end to a light bulb on a wire? by Randomhero360
Yep. That's what I said