Another electrical query - pressure washer
 

We are spending a wet and miserable day sorting out yet more stuff:curse:

I know there have been lots of questions on taking electrical goods to Canada and I have tried searching the forum for the answer to my question but have got nowhere - so please don't shout at me:ohmy:

We would like to take our virtually new pressure washer with us and use a transformer. Will the performance be reasonable? I've read so much on this forum about the motor speeds of various items being affected to the extent that they are usable:confused:

Any help appreciated:)

Jo

Re: Another electrical query - pressure washer
 

Hi jo

I am taking mine also and would love to know the answer so....


bump bump bump back up to the top

Gaynor

Re: Another electrical query - pressure washer
 

Hi

I purchased a 13A transformer in 1997 when I moved to Calgary. I run all my 240V UK electrical tools using the transformer with no problems. I purchased it from Glazier Electric limited. Tel 403-283-411 email [email protected].(not sure if this is current contacts)
Transformer is made by Hammond manufacturing in Canada.
I found I have managed to use it now in the UK in reverse(step down) for all North Americian 110V tools.
The only issue I had in Canada is using my UK pressure washer was when I used well supplied water, as I found it pulsed and tripped the washer some times.
Hope this helps.

hudd

Re: Another electrical query - pressure washer
 

Hi Hudd

Thanks for the info

Jo

Re: Another electrical query - pressure washer
 

My canadian bought one does the same thing if there is insufficient incoming pressure. (Well pressure is a lot lower than city water) It used to be fine for the longest time, then I lent it to a mate and it came back like that....

FWIW you can buy new pressure washers for less than a couple of hundred bux, if that helps with the decision process.

Re: Another electrical query - pressure washer
 

Thanks Notiaink

The presure cleaner is a Karcher and virtually new so I think it will be worth bringing it.

Jo