I bought a lamp from Peru, will it work in the US

I bought a lamp from Peru, will it work in the US?
I bought a cute little lamp in the shape of an owl, and brought it back to the States. That being said, will it work in the US? I don't want to plug it in and ruin it, so I figured I would ask first. It says its 250 Volts.
Peru - 4 Answers
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Yes. Just because its a lamp from another country doesnt mean it wont work. A lot of things are from other countries and they work.
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No, because the US has a 110-125 voltage, plus the sockets are likely different. This does not mean that you will not be able to use it, but it needs to be converted and anyone with basic electrical knowledge should be able to do this for little money from parts available at Home Depot. So maybe a friend or relative can help you without you having to take it to a shop.
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It depends on the lamp. Peru uses 220 voltage, the U.S. 110. Some electronics will work with either 220 or 110. Yours says 250 (220), I suggest you buy a converter while there in Peru. They are little blue square shaped things. You can buy them right on the street at the mercado. Should only cost 6-10 soles. If you plug it in without a coverter in the U.S., it will burn up. I tried it. LOL
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yeah it will work, i bought my laptop on peru, and I live in USA. It works perfectly fine

Are there any american companies to work for in Peru

Are there any american companies to work for in Peru?
Friend wants to move to Peru and wants to know if there are any American companies he can work for there..Doesnt speak much Spanish
Peru - 2 Answers
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Lots of jobs here www.expatperu.com www.livinginperu.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/perujobbulletin/
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See the websites above. But if you don't speak Spanish, you are in trouble....

Voluntary work in Peru

Voluntary work in Peru?
hi, does anyone have some experience with voluntary work in latin america (peru, ecuador...)? I would like to go there this spring and do something similar, so am searching for some information.. Thanks a lot. Zbynek
Peru - 6 Answers
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I went to Peru for a couple of weeks in October and did earthquake relief in the Pisco area... What are you looking to do there, for how long, and where are you from? Dave
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i was recently told it was not safe for foreigners to volunteers near the site of the quake...i just came from volunteering in a children's center in cusco which was incredible...Asociacion Señor de Huanca <senordehuanca@gmail.com>. this is the director's email. he and his wife actually welcomed 14 of us into their home!
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www.volunteerin peru.com
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try volunteerabroad.com I recommend AYNI, they don't charge volunteers like other places do.
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Hello, I know a center in the US named Cross Cultural Solutions, and they arrange many young volunteer programs. I have worked with them and many of the teenagers were sent to Peru. The experience was incredible for them, because the reality they see everyday is so much different from theirs. They have local accomodation and transportation. By the time I worked with them, they sent the volunteers to Cajamarca (North of Peru), Ayacucho and Puno (Central-South). Mostly the visited places are very poor. If you volunteer to Peru, you will have a very memorable experience!
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For two summers I have gone to Peru to do volunteer work in small villages along the Amazon. If you're considering doing something like that, I commend you. It was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life! Working in such poverty is really humbling and you will grow to love the people you work with. I know there are probably many organizations you could get in touch with if you are interested in international humanitarian aid, but I recommend you contact Rotary International. Good luck!

would my tmobile sidekick work in peru? cause im going 2 vacation and im debating on if i should bring it. lol

would my tmobile sidekick work in peru? cause im going 2 vacation and im debating on if i should bring it. lol?
haha this might sound like a stupid question if its a NO LOL BUT YEAH =) DOES ANYONE KNOW?!
Cell Phones & Plans - 1 Answers
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I doubt that it will work, I brought my AT&T cell phone down here and it didn't work. Overall I would recommend that you not bring it if it isn't necessary and if you do avoid showing it to much in public since there is a slight risk of it getting robbed depending on which part of Peru you will be going to.