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Quickest way would be to get an adapter and just use that to power the lamp. On the one I had imported, I accepted that I would just have to find the special sized bulb (US light bases don't fit), and cut off the wall end and replaced it with a new plug. Some of the die-hard people on here replace both the socket that holds the bulb and the wall end so it's completely US wired.
If you have the wall space, I would just use a travel adapter, it's the cheapest easiest option.
I found plenty of info on how to rewire the Astro, but not the Telstar and since I don't own any Mathmos lamps and don't know much about the whole rewire project, not sure if that would help you any. If the bulb set is set up the same way, maybe you could use it as a guideline or at least to get some idea, but again, i'm not sure and don't want to give out the wrong information.
you can purchase a step-up voltage transformer to keep the lamp in factory condition, but these are somewhat costly and bulky. you'd still have to use UK bulbs which are not readily available at your local hardware store.
the best option IMO is to re-wire the lamp using a 40w S11 (120v) bulb with an E17 base. this is the exact setup used in the starship made in the USA and should work for your telstar. i am not 100% sure since i don't own a telstar, but my dad does, and the base wiring and electrics are similar. if you are interested in taking on this project, let us know and we can help you.
any lamp replacement cable should work. just make sure it fits into the black plastic piece at the bottom of the base. the cords can be found in the lamp parts section of a hardware store. you can add an in-line dimmer switch, but they tend to be on the large side. another option is the cord dimmer, which plugs in between the wall and the lamp, and can be removed if need be.
cool! this forum can definitely use a re-wiring guide for the telstar as i don't think we have one.
Hello - I just received my Telestar lamp and want to get it running. You appear to have been able to this. Would be able to let me know what materials you ordered and how you got it working. Thanks
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I realise I am well over a year late in replying....!! Did you work it out? If not, I'd be happy to help :)
I had issues uploading photos last time I tried, and I gave up haha!
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Hello - I just received my Telestar lamp and want to get it running. You appear to have been able to this. Would be able to let me know what materials you ordered and how you got it working. Thanks
Hello Lizzie, I was wondering where all the photos and guide to rewiring your Telstar are and how is it working after all these years please?
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