Selling European lamps to the USA

[lisbonparty]

Hello, question to other European etsy sellers of lamps to the USA.

How do you deal with the fact that European lamps work with 220v and use E27 and E14 light bulbs, and it is 100v and different bulbs in the usa?

I am talking about both ceiling and table lamps.

any proved and checked information is appreciated. 

[JMOldeVintage]

@lisbonparty  - This from Google:

"E27 is just the size of the base on a standard Edison Screw light bulb. It will fit perfectly well into a standard US lamp holder. However, if the bulb is from a country that uses 220–250 volt power, then that bulb will glow rather dimly and produce a very yellow/orange light but it will last a very long time."

"E14 Bulbs. These bulbs are also known as the “Candle Bulbs”. This bulb is a classic screw in bulb and is found in many types of small light fittings around the home from bedside table lamps to wall lights and chandeliers. The name E14 comes from the fact that the exact diameter of the bulb base is 14mm."

"E12 and E14 bulbs are not the same because they fit different socket bases. E12 is the standard base type for candelabra bulbs, while the E14 is a slightly larger base type for table lamps and other small fixtures. Therefore, bulbs with E12 and E14 bases are not interchangeable and have different dimensions."

Also, there are apparently e17 (17mm) bulbs here in the US. Personally I try my best to avoid anything that uses the smaller bulbs & look for lamps & other fixtures that use the "edison" base. 

As a seller of vintage fixtures and probably wanting to keep them in the original condition, I'd be sure to stress the size of the light bulb that is required. 

[lisbonparty]

can you buy E14 in the US?

[JMOldeVintage]

Both Amazon & Home Depot came up in a search. So it would appear they are available.

[BordeauxBrocante]

Hi there, bulb adapters (converters) are available on line and your US buyers will be able to purchase them to convert E14 and B22 European bulbs for use with E12 bulbs.  They are small, screw into place and the E12 bulb then fits into the adapter and works on 110 volts.  99% of my buyers use this method, others choose to rewire.  Adapters are also available for Etsy buyers in the EU wanting to purchase US lighting.

[lisbonparty]

Many thanks!

[PlatypusDream]

"any proved and checked information is appreciated. "

I wouldn't buy electronics from another country. What if it breaks? Won't work? I can't get the bulbs?

Too much trouble finding out for myself - that information should be provided in the listing itself by the seller, since it is the SELLER who wants to sell their own products.

[lisbonparty]

"that information should be provided in the listing itself by the seller" -hense is my question

[ArtloversFinds]

As a seller of lighting, I provide the wiring options and include the bulb requirements along with the shade or option to buy the shade. While prices reflect the service, I find the value of offering this service merits the effort.

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