Wanted for a friend: 70's/80's Japanese Desk Lamp « on: July 20, 2022, 04:05:11 PM » Author: Burrito
One of my friends is wanting to find a Japanese Desk Lamp from around the 70's/80's. Thanks!
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	Re: Wanted for a friend: 70's/80's Japanese Desk Lamp « Reply #1 on: July 20, 2022, 04:09:42 PM » Author: WorldwideHIDCollectorUSA
Getting an authentic one would require a ballast replacement or a step down transformer if it is a fluorescent desk lamp since Japan usually uses 100v mains for most of its appliances while the USA uses 120v mains for most appliances. If it is an incandescent desk lamp, there is no need to make any modifications except for using a bulb rated for 120v mains.
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	Re: Wanted for a friend: 70's/80's Japanese Desk Lamp « Reply #2 on: July 20, 2022, 04:11:07 PM » Author: Burrito
Ok! I'll let him know!
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	Re: Wanted for a friend: 70's/80's Japanese Desk Lamp « Reply #3 on: July 20, 2022, 04:12:00 PM » Author: WorldwideHIDCollectorUSA
Does he want an incandescent desk lamp or a fluorescent desk lamp?
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	Re: Wanted for a friend: 70's/80's Japanese Desk Lamp « Reply #4 on: July 20, 2022, 04:13:06 PM » Author: Burrito
He wants fluorescent
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	Re: Wanted for a friend: 70's/80's Japanese Desk Lamp « Reply #5 on: July 20, 2022, 04:14:08 PM » Author: WorldwideHIDCollectorUSA
In that case, it is best to use a step down transformer or replace the 100v ballast with a 120v one. I would be happy to search one up on www.jauce.com since I imported lots of Japanese market lamps from there for my collection.
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	Re: Wanted for a friend: 70's/80's Japanese Desk Lamp « Reply #6 on: July 20, 2022, 07:48:06 PM » Author: WorldwideHIDCollectorUSA
Here is a vintage fluorescent desk lamp that I found on www.jauce.com: https://www.jauce.com/auction/q1055358174 Here are more listings shown below: https://www.jauce.com/search/蛍光灯デスクランプ Since the bottom link is broken on LG, you will need to manually copy it and paste it.
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Desire to collect various light bulbs (especially HID), control gear, and fixtures from around the world.

DISCLAIMER: THE EXPERIMENTS THAT I CONDUCT INVOLVING UNUSUAL LAMP/BALLAST COMBINATIONS SHOULD NOT BE ATTEMPTED UNLESS YOU HAVE THE PROPER KNOWLEDGE. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURIES.