Lee Family

I know its not worth taking 110v power tools over to Australia, but are you allowed to use UK spec' 220-240v tools at your place of work once you have changed the plugs over to Australian ones and had them tested?

Thanks

Jon

alkristensen

dont see why not, as you say they will be tested and should be of british strandard which is pretty high in world standards
alk

Lee Family

Thats what i was thinking but was not sure, thanks for the reply

Jon

And&Mez

do u think this would work with my joinery tools ie chop saw rip saw planner
does any one know
thanks

cresta57

There is/are no problems using 240 power tools once they have been tested and tagged however I had to buy/source new cords complete with a moulded plug for my ones as the sparky said that the diy type replacement plugs sold here were unsuitable for site work. I only brought two 240 volt tools with me and they were the chargers for Makita cordless tools.
Here's a tip for you: if you need to replace cords with moulded plugs and have trouble obtaining them go to the local council tip and cut the ones from fridges, freezers etc.
P.S the flex will need to be suitable amp-age and have no nicks or cracks.

Lee Family

Hi thanks for that, should save me quite a few quid or should that be dollars as 2 of the tools i will be bringing cost me £800 to buy :scared:

Jon