120V LED Bulbs at 220V

[PabloF]

Hi,

I'm thinking of buying 6 of these vintage looking LED bulbs in the US and bringing them to argentina.

The problem is that here we use 220v instead of 120v.

The obvious answer is to put a transformer, but the problem is that I also would like to use a dimmer (they are dimmable LED bulbs),

Dimmers create hard edges in the current that could damage the transformer.

So now the other obvious answer is to put 2 bulbs in series... this sounds to simple to be true.

Does anybody think it could work with this type of LED bulbs?
https://goo.gl/zvoDFy

Thanks in advance.

[schmitt trigger]

You did not add a website link or file or photo to your post.

But anyways...because of the non-linear load characteristic of the lamps AND the required dimming, I don't think the voltage will divide equally.
Use a transformer instead.

If the dimmer is located AFTER the stepdown transformer, there will be absolutely no harm done to it.

[TK]

If the dimmer is a wall mounted unit, it will be difficult to add it after the transformer as the whole house wiring is 220V and also the dimmer needs to be 120V if added after.  If it is for a permanent mount, do not mess with transformers as they can heat, fail and it is a fire hazard.  Is is better to get 12V LEDs and use 220V to 12V DC power adapter that are certified in Argentina.

[PabloF]

Unfortunately this type of LED bulbs don't come in 12v.

Connecting the dimmer on the 110V side of the transformer is a risk I'm not willing to take, unless I could make some sort of low pass filter to smooth out the current spikes.

Should I discard the 2 bulbs in series simple solution?

[capt bullshot]

I'd give the series connection a try - worst thing to happen is two defective bulbs.
These filament kind LED bulbs have a quite simple circuit inside - basically a ballast capacitor in series to the AC input and a rectifier. Connecting them in series should work IMO - but don't blame me if it doesn't. Take precautions in case it doesn't, try it in a safe place, not the final place where they shall be installed.

[edavid]

Why not order 220V bulbs directly from China?  I'm sure you could find the style you want.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Antique-Retro-Vintage-LED-Edison-Bulb-E27-LED-Bulb-E14-Filament-Light-220V-Glass-Bulb-Lamp/32611960105.html

[PabloF]

edavid, I think that's the safest option, thanks for the advice everybody.