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kempape

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i want to replace a metal halide bulb with two -(large)cfl bulbs ,,, cant find 220 volt (8k to 10k) lumen bulbs,,,, can i wire two -120 volt cfl bulbs in series and attach to 220 vac ?(without hearing a loud pop wen initiate power)tia kemp childs,,,,,
 

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Yes, wiring 220v AC in series will create 110v applied to each bulb.
 
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