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boobs1967 | 18:48 Thu 17th Jan 2008 | How it Works
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Having worked on sites with 110v power tools is it possible to run these through ordinary 240v outlets or are the motors differently phased to allow for 110v input? If not could they be converted, or do I keep lugging the transformer around at home? Would be most grateful for an answer.
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Avatar Image Disco Fever
Correct, 110 volt kit is used on sites cause if you get a shock from a live 110 volt cable or appliance the voltage to earth is only 55 volts as the transformers are centre tapped so the voltage to earth is halved....

The easiest thing to do is buy battery kit, i.e. Makita or Dewalt....
20:26 Thu 17th Jan 2008
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240v mains will promptly burn out any 110v motor. There's no way the tool can be converted. Keep on lugging, I'm afraid.
20:34 Thu 17th Jan 2008
Avatar Image tezestwing
why not have some long extention leads made up Tez
20:41 Thu 17th Jan 2008

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