Vintage single pole light switches

[sleepyricecrispy]

I'm an expat living in the Philippines.

I'd like to buy some reproduction single pole light switches:
amazon.com/gp/product/B01M0XTET1/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=A2T96FLCY1BULW&psc=1

But noticed they're rated for 110 V

The voltage here is: 220 V and the frequency is 60 Hz

Not sure if I could get away with using this. All it does is allow current to flow or stop current.

I use a number of 110v electrical items from the states for the last 14 years - clamp lamps for my workshop, Wyze bulbs etc...

Would I be safe in buying these?

 

[Norcal]

I'm an expat living in the Philippines.

I'd like to buy some reproduction single pole light switches:
amazon.com/gp/product/B01M0XTET1/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=A2T96FLCY1BULW&psc=1

But noticed they're rated for 110 V

The voltage here is: 220 V and the frequency is 60 Hz

Not sure if I could get away with using this. All it does is allow current to flow or stop current.

I use a number of 110v electrical items from the states for the last 14 years - clamp lamps for my workshop, Wyze bulbs etc...



Would I be safe in buying these?

Those switches are rated for 120 volts, not 110V, which is a obsolete pre WWII voltage. I would not use them at a voltage higher then what they are rated for, if they had been rated 120-277V which is a common rating on specification (spec) grade switches I would say go for it, but that switch is just a residential grade switch.

 

[sleepyricecrispy]

Those switches are rated for 120 volts, not 110V, which is a obsolete pre WWII voltage. I would not use them at a voltage higher then what they are rated for, if they had been rated 120-277V which is a common rating on specification (spec) grade switches I would say go for it, but that switch is just a residential grade switch.

Thanks,

Is the danger the switch blowing out? Or a fire?

Is there anything I could have my electrician do to modify this type of switch to accommodate a higher voltage? I'm unable to find the push button light switches with 120-277V.

Appreciate it

 

[Barnabas]

Use that reproduction switch to control a 220v relay. The relay will have a low voltage coil, like maybe 12 volts, which is less than the rated max on the switch.