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EgunMogaji:
I have the exact converter in my ship to Nigeria box

Yh, right on the money. I believe that's the same kind.

Why do you need a voltage converter tho, if you plan on going strictly 110 ?

Much gratitude chief, I appreciate the kindness.

so na you be 1segzy ..... after all these transactions,... Now i know
I don dey wonder, who be this guy wey get mind to dey buy schneider zencelo, wey dem dey hardly use even here for Lagos, talkless of ibadan. I thought it was some big man on here.
You are a man of impeccable taste and standard, your client is truly lucky to have you.
I have no doubts he's been very satisfied.

Much Thanks

n3xt:
There are too many risk with the setup (mismatch, clumsiness, risk of electrical shock etc)


And a simple travel dual voltage converter in critical areas will do it for me.

If possible, a step down transformer from the mains to clearly marked 110V sockets in each area of interest will do the magic for me like they do in the multinational companies. What do you think?

the kind i use is like any regular stabilizer, i dont see the risks you speak of, infact that is the only thing between the mains and my electronics, no stabilizers or TV guard or whatever, and it saved me recently when there was some power surge (My neighbuor lost his TV and i lost my laptop charger which was on 220).
As seen below, i have a small power brick with only two flat pin outlets one for the TV one for sound. and it stays that way, year in year out. its not like its something that is plugged and unplugged /moved around the house

you're taking about kids and talking about "clearly labelled"..? that's where the proper mismatching is even likelier to happen.

A travel voltage converter is still a voltage converter na

Other than electronics and maybe a refrigerator or freezer, which are usually pretty much fixed in location, i dont really see much stuff i would go out of my way to get a US version of, so the thought of wiring seperate sockets for 110 and 220 wouldnt be worth it to me.


Now away from that, I am a very meticulous and deliberate person.... before i take any serious decisions about what to buy and where to buy, i do alot of research. I'm not the type to just waltz off and order som shyt online jst to earn the right to say "I bought it in America"

For those wondering...why the heck would you go through the trouble of shipping an ordinary TV and home theater system all the way from the U.S when there are dealers and representatives of these brands/companies here in Nigeria.

Here are a few Big reasons

During the course of my small research i found out that even within the US, samsung TVs of the exact same model were carrying different panels.... sometimes from a completely different brand, which is a very serious implication because "The Panel' is "The TV" ...and the differnce in quality was quite substantial. So what i did was search until i made sure i found one that had the Samsung panel
read the "top critical review" in the review link in DETAIL to understand. or just google "samsung tv different panels" . This is not only a samsung thing by the way.

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-UN32EH5000-32-Inch-1080p-Model/product-reviews/B0071O4ETQ

so if in the US this is the case, you can imagine what obtains here. how many people have bought a TV and wondered what panel was in it.
I also found out that there were other technical spec differences...for instance for the Series 5 TV i bought then in 2014, the North American models had a CMR (clear motion rate) of 120, while that for the Africa & South-Asia market had a CMR of 60, ( i believe its been updated to 100 now) and i'm talking about same model number, same size, same appearance same everything. this affects the quality of viewing when the objects on the screen are fast-moving

Big brands have different plants in different parts of the world to cater for different markets and i can categorically tell you that what comes out of many of these plants is never identical.... this extends to phones, cars, and the rest. Go to japan and buy any Sony product, then come home here and buy the same model and tell me what you discover.
To service Africa, most of these big brands like sony, Samsung, even Schneider outsource their stock and logistics from south asia, that's why you'll notice most of thier representatives are Lebanese, Indians etc.
So TV is not TV, even though its coming from the same Brand. We most likely wont notice the differences because you're not comparing side by side.
I also bought the TV on sale at the time for about 25% off, and the home theatre for about half the retail price, manufacturer refurbished , came almost brand new with the box. most of the items/accessories still in wraps. Many "manufacturer refurbished goods are not necessarily damaged and repaired goods, most are items that people buy and return for reasons as simple as wanting a bigger or smaller option or not liking the user interface. So all in all i spent less and got an all round better value even after shipping.

n3xt:

Same way you can have some 110V gadgets that are useless cos you are on 220V.

I have the hotel styled 110V/220V Twin Voltage shaver sockets by MK in my baths and couple of universal travel adapters for quick use in other areas (equipment room and the kitchen).

@ bolded, how can that be useless tho. Alot of folks use 110 home appliances here, purchased my TV and home theatre system off Amazon , and one 500w voltage converter took care of that.

The "SAFE" use of dual voltage shaver sockets is very limited, the included transformer is designed to cater for very small loads like shavers, clippers etc.....
You canno't miss the inscription "for shaver only" usually printed on the box or socket itself. They provide that information for a good reason.

Indoor/outdoor

Schneider Zencelo... Coloured.
...Talking expensive shiii

Chandeliers

Nice, one chief .
You may visit our thread for excellent quality electrical fixtures, fittings, and accessories .

https://www.nairaland.com/2941901/building-dream-structure-watch-space

You're also welcome to request our catalogue / price list

Regards.

mavverick:
This is not a bad idea then, any idea of costs ?
Also, you are correct about the light you were describing from brabus, do you get my point about the opening causing shadows.
These are the kind of things that trip lastpage, no wonder why she is looking for red passport !

The earlier attached is N2700,

The below is also suitable if a complete recess is not desired.
The earlier attached can also be mounted surface by the way.

Drop, drop, drop it down loooowww..

Easy023:
Got it.Thanks

You welcome sir

bigsecsyde:
Seen sir, I will call you during the day to know how to proceed.

Alright chief

bigsecsyde:
I requested for the brochure and price list of your merchandise. I want to buy the fittings for my build this coming week. Kindly send to bigsecsyde@yahoo.com. Updated or not. I am sure you have some of the things I need

sent as requested.
its probably in your spam folder, i sent it as part of a list.
I'll send again right now. do let me know if you receive it.
Thanks

mavverick:
If the other side of the wall is a dry wall as well, will one have the light shadows projected on the other side ? If so, I think it would be distracting.
It was like the oil filter light brabus showed us the other day, i find the filter body causing a lot of shadows on the ceiling. I find it distracting and defeating the purpose.

I feel a light can be used to illuminate, decorate or draw attention to a specific area of a room, when the light starts to cause unwanted effects on surfaces, then i would question its application.

my thoughts.

No shadows.
the glass screen acts as a diffuser for the light rays so there's no sharp focusing.
the result is identical to what you get with the attached...as seen,regardless of the designs and cuts around the glass there are no shadows just white diffused light

the setup you mentioned is just a bulb in a cylinder with openings all round and no glass, if i recall correctly.

If you're playing around with dry construction/wall cladding, you should consider these,... they make an excellent choice for wall lighting

When installed flush into the cladding or dry wall, they create a minimalistic, yet stylish look/effect

Easy023:
Lovely products, we don't get most of this products here in ondo state. Can you please send the catalog with the price to easyelectrical@ymail.com. Also ur contacts

Sent

dalu boss

makazona:
Ndewo!

LED Panel Lights

Exterior Lighting.....Mad Fantastico

mufutau55:
Everything you posted here are very good and will be some of the stuffs I will need when the project get to that stage.
All electrical stuffs I have used in my past projects are always imported from Germany by my brother who lives there.
But this time, I can see good stuffs with you and I will surely patronize your store for them... you will see me soon sir.

Hajji M.

Roger that chief.
Plenty beta dey 'obodo naij sef,

Nice one
Can't wait to see how this turns out.

makazona:
Accessories and Distribution Boards

Alright, sent

Sent u a mssg

segzy14:
WhatsApp me 07035596641 pics of fence lights.
Thanks.

Chdl

High quality Chandeliers
Fi Da man dem
....Castles on the ground

makazona:
my mail iz arumarinze50@gmail.com...send me ur price list/catalogue...its almost urgent @ allcopacetic

Which items are you interested in sir? There are different catalogues,
-Accessories & disbos...(switches, sockets, distribution boards)

-Lighting fixtures & fittings(indoor and outdoor lighting)

[size=13pt]Let your finishings reflect your taste, let that taste reflect your sophistication....
......House to Home..,[/size]

@ Oga rottech, more power to ur elbow boss
please permit me to occupy some space on this green land

@mufutau55 , hajji . special finishes for a special project, we in the property section will accept nothing less.
...pls Add these to the collection of items you're collating.
Some of these will be specifically excellent for the main lounge (indoor) and front entry pillars (outdoor)

The God wey start am go finish am in grand style