wkent Posted November 17, 2001 Share Posted November 17, 2001 We are moving into an empty apartment on 5 December, and it will be dark when we arrive.Can anybody tell us whether English light bulbs of either bayonet or screw type fittings will fit into a French light socket?Wendy K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Philpott Posted November 17, 2001 Share Posted November 17, 2001 We have taken English bulbs down with the large screw fitting and they fitted OK in our house. Some are the small screw but so long as you have a few lights I guess it will get you through until you get some French ones. Take a torch!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coling Posted November 17, 2001 Share Posted November 17, 2001 Short answer is YES.It appears thta the french are moving towards baynet fitting just at the same time we're going the other way!Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jc Posted November 18, 2001 Share Posted November 18, 2001 French fittings are identical to UK.Both bayonet and edison screw.What is not quite identical is the voltage.Most of the UK is 240 volts whilst France is 220.This means that uk bulbs should last a long time in France but not the other way round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkent Posted November 18, 2001 Author Share Posted November 18, 2001 Thanks everybody - I will take one of each sort.We do have a battery operated double cupboard light.Torches go without saying - two in the car, one pocket variety.I even have a small battery operated light which clips onto a book so you can read in bed.However, as soon as a central light has a bulb in it, it will be easier to unload the car - and yes we do have camp beds and a ladder!The furniture has been on hold since September in the various stores - just hope the Christmas rush hasn't pushed ours to the back of the warehouses!I'm so excited now.Cheers,Wendy K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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