Hob&Jill 258 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 All of my power tools are 240v but may need to change to 110v soon. Is it simply a case of changing the sockets to 110v? or are all the internals different etc? Hope someone can help, HJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 just buy a transformer and change the plugs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andyfr1968 772 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 If it's for site work you wouldn't get away with that even if you could (which I don't know), they'd have to be PAC tested and no sparky would put their name to that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ossie n Arch 1,682 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Try it. It wont damage the tools, just make them run slower. But they are both different, more windings in a 110v tool. Don't do it the other way round though, you'll blow them up. HTH. Arch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hob&Jill 258 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Cheers for the quick replys Are transformers ok to be used on building sites? HJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArchieHood 3,692 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 just buy a transformer and change the plugs no no no no no. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
craigyboy 1,274 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Cheers for the quick replys Are transformers ok to be used on building sites? HJ yes,just make sure its wearing its hard hat,hi viz vest and safety goggles....theyre kunts these health and safety folk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ossie n Arch 1,682 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Cheers for the quick replys Are transformers ok to be used on building sites? HJ Yep, thats all your allowed. I got pulled over once because my 110v lead was White, rather than Yellow. Even though both the plugs were 110v (Yellow) Don't most guys on site use Battery kit nowadays ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArchieHood 3,692 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Cheers for the quick replys Are transformers ok to be used on building sites? HJ Oh yes, most sites will only allow 110v or cordless tools. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ossie n Arch 1,682 Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Cheers for the quick replys Are transformers ok to be used on building sites? HJ yes,just make sure its wearing its hard hat,hi viz vest and safety goggles....theyre kunts these health and safety folk You forgot it's Steelies............ :laugh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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