Any Electricians (or Electricistas) On The Forum?

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Thursday, May 10, 2007 RG Adosado I've made 240 posts Send private message to RG	A question for any electrician who may be on this forum or to anyone that may know. I am thinking of taking some light fittings, recessed downlights for the kitchens / bathrooms and wall fittings does anyone know if items purchased in the UK will work or is compatible with the electric system in Spain? As far as I know it should be OK but I would like to double check before going to time and trouble of taking stuff from UK to Spain. Spam post? If so please click here to report it
10 May 2007 11:26 PM Roberto Villa I'm in Torremolinos I've made 1541 posts Send private message to Roberto	It's all the same flavour electricity, 220 volts, so no problem. Unless these particular fittings are especially dear to you, you can buy the same stuff here without any difficulty though. Why bother bringing them from UK? _______________________ "For I am a bear of very little brain, and long words bother me" Winnie the Pooh Spam post? If so please click here to report it
10 May 2007 11:59 PM RG Adosado I've made 240 posts Send private message to RG	Thanks Roberto, I am thinking of getting it from UK as my brother in law has an electrical wholesale business here and I can get the fittings at virtually cost price! Spam post? If so please click here to report it
11 May 2007 12:01 AM Roberto Villa I'm in Torremolinos I've made 1541 posts Send private message to Roberto	Good enough reason! _______________________ "For I am a bear of very little brain, and long words bother me" Winnie the Pooh Spam post? If so please click here to report it
11 May 2007 10:57 AM JeansSis EOS Superstar I've made 2511 posts Send private message to JeansSis	This message was last edited by JeansSis on 5/18/2007. _______________________ Be respectful to other members who try to help. Read forum rules Spam post? If so please click here to report it
11 May 2007 6:28 PM Roberto Villa I'm in Torremolinos I've made 1541 posts Send private message to Roberto	Very good point about the bulbs, Janice. It's so long since I last changed a bulb in Blighty, I forgot what they're like! Kind of assumed Europe's all standard, but then I also remember something about cars having the steering wheel on the wrong side as well? Just goes to show, those of us who live here permanently don't necessarily know best! I hope RG reads your post before committing. I could be in trouble. _______________________ "For I am a bear of very little brain, and long words bother me" Winnie the Pooh Spam post? If so please click here to report it
11 May 2007 11:45 PM RG Adosado I've made 240 posts Send private message to RG	Thanks Jeansis / Roberto, Good point about the edison srew fit bulb when looking at the fittings. I will keep it in mind when looking at the fittings. Spam post? If so please click here to report it
12 May 2007 12:09 PM raycarol Apartamento I'm in Sierra Golf at last I've made 52 posts Send private message to raycarol	Hi all, I will(with a bit of luck) be occuping Eagle 14-14. I am a fully qualified electrical technician mainly industrial but can offer advice and assistance with domestic issues. The voltage over here is nominally about 230v but it can fluctuate quite a lot. Other than that all your equipment from home will function normally. Cheers Ray Spam post? If so please click here to report it
13 May 2007 1:47 AM RG Adosado I've made 240 posts Send private message to RG	Hi Ray, If the voltage fluctuates would it be an idea to surge protect sensitive items such as computers TV's etc? Spam post? If so please click here to report it
13 May 2007 2:04 AM JeansSis EOS Superstar I've made 2511 posts Send private message to JeansSis	This message was last edited by JeansSis on 5/18/2007. _______________________ Be respectful to other members who try to help. Read forum rules Spam post? If so please click here to report it
13 May 2007 8:05 AM raycarol Apartamento I'm in Sierra Golf at last I've made 52 posts Send private message to raycarol	Hi all, Yes it would be advisable to use surge protectors Spam post? If so please click here to report it
13 May 2007 7:26 PM Roberto Villa I'm in Torremolinos I've made 1541 posts Send private message to Roberto	Power cuts are also far more common than you are accustomed to in UK, so a battery back-up for your computer isn't a bad idea also. _______________________ "For I am a bear of very little brain, and long words bother me" Winnie the Pooh Spam post? If so please click here to report it

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