Mathmos Lamp on US power outlet.

[Trevor]

Hello everyone,

I'm sorry if this question has been asked before but I couldn't find a clear answer. If I want to use a Mathmos Astro lamp in the US can I just use a UK to US travel adapter and a 110v bulb? Or do I need to get a voltage adapter or re-wire the lamp? Thanks in advance for any advice anybody can offer .

[Loren]

Actually, you have several options. A lot of people choose to rewire the lamp with US wiring, and if the bulbs are the same wattage, it should work just fine. However, I generally choose to run the lamps on a step-up adapter, because I like my lamps to remain intact and original.

I'm sure this matmos is probably wired for UK outlets, so you will probably want something like this:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/666355-REG/Watson_APG_USA_E_...

That one's a bit bulkier than the one I bought, but I haven't been able to find that one again yet. When I do, I'll link that one because it's smaller, and I can vouch for it working because I have one.

[Keith]

Trevor, I think your solution will work.  All you have to do really is supply the correct voltage for the bulb, the wiring of the lamp is just a conductor of the supplied electricity.  I do have to say that I'm not specifically qualified to answer questions on electricity though.  It does seem a much easier solution than using a transformer!

[Trevor]

Thanks for the replies Loren and Keith.

If I choose to use a step-up transformer something like this should do the job right?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BQ0FQ4S/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?...

[Mr MaGoo]

Step up convertor here for my mathmos and UK lamps.

[Tim Gill]

Yes that is probably the best and safest option, i guess you could get a UK extion cable with multipal outlets and have the one converter running several UK lamps at once so saving on having to buy one converter per lamp if you get more.

[Trevor]

Thanks again for the advice everybody.

I now have a Mathmos Astro lamp, and a step-up transformer. It looks great!

For anyone interested I found the lamp here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mathmos-Astro-Lava-Lamp-The-Original-Violet...

And the step-up transformer here:

http://amzn.to/2cZInyj

Here's some pics:

[Mr MaGoo]

I have a question.  Just picked up the blue/blue/black jet off ebay for a great price.  It came with step up convertor.  Can I plug the convertor into a dimmer line, so would be dimmer line to convertor to lamp without any ill effect to convertor.  Anyone tried this, let me know guys, Thanks!

Magoo

[Mr MaGoo]

Saw a in line dimmer, 220v 250w on ebay that I can put on the jet electrical cord. Guess I will put that on and let you all know what happens.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-Heater-Lighting-Lamp-Dimmer-DC-309-AC22...

[LampHead]

You can cut/dim the power after the converter but not before.

[Mr MaGoo]

Thanks for the input LampHead!