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Harry Bloomfield[_3_]

expressed precisely :
On Friday, 1 January 2016 17:30:52 UTC, Harry Bloomfield wrote:
Bert Coules expressed precisely :
All three bulbs came from a DIY shed multi-pack. Though it seems unlikely,
is it possible that there was something faulty about a whole batch of them?
Failing that, what else could cause this problem?

Numerous places mistakenly sell lamps intended for 230v, whereas what
is needed for the UK is 240v lamps, which means they just don't last
very long.

230v filament lamps don't even exist. Harry as always!

NT

You are of course very wrong. Any lamps intended for most of Europe are
manufactured as 230v. At one time in the UK you could buy 210, 220, 230
and 240v lamps. The reason being the variation in local distribution
voltages and filament lamps sensitivity to voltage.

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