String lights - conversion from 120v/60hz to 240v/50hz

[nina1980]

Hello - could anyone tell me if a set of string lights purchased from the US (120v60hz) can be used in the UK with a transformer or just a simple adaptor?

Globe String Lights, Indoor/Outdoor, Plug-In, 25 G40 Bulbs, White Wire, CLEAR

Thank you!

 

[telectrix]

the frequency should not matter. a simple site transformer will do the job.

 

[Engineer54]

Why, oh why do people buy 120V/60Hz appliances and equipment in the States to use in the UK where every man and his dog knows the supply voltage is 230/240V-50Hz!!!!

In this case it shouldn't make any difference, as it's just wiring and lamp holders, just change the lamps for the 230V variety and run off any 230/240V supply or a Tel stated in his post!! But it does make you wonder at times ...What!! lol!!!

 

[Knobhead]

Change the bulbs, a lot cheaper.

Or is that to simple?