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As long as it's a regular incandescent light fixture, and the sockets will accept US bulbs, with provisions for grounding, then yes. You may need to upgrade the wiring to a heavier guage; I'd suggest 14 guage stranded wire through the entire fixture. If it's not incandescent, then no, unless it has a multi-tap ballast.

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No, hanging light fixtures designed for 240V are not compatible with the standard voltage in the USA, which is 120V. It could cause damage to the fixture and pose safety hazards. Make sure to use a light fixture specifically designed for use with 120V power in the USA.

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No, if the ballast are rated for 220 volts and you plug them into a 110 volt outlet you do not have enough current to light the lamps at 110 volts.

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