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Voltage converter
Did anyone bring power tools over from the UK? I have a Bosch 550W 220v power drill that I brought with me, and I want to get some use out of it finally. Can anyone recommend a product or a company?
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Re: Voltage converter
Originally Posted by Chorlton
Did anyone bring power tools over from the UK? I have a Bosch 550W 220v power drill that I brought with me, and I want to get some use out of it finally. Can anyone recommend a product or a company?
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Re: Voltage converter
Originally Posted by Chorlton
Did anyone bring power tools over from the UK? I have a Bosch 550W 220v power drill that I brought with me, and I want to get some use out of it finally. Can anyone recommend a product or a company?
Otherwise you'll need something like this: http://www.voltage-converter-transfo...-2.html#vt1000 $62.99 plus T+S |
Re: Voltage converter
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
I can recommend a Bosch power drill for about 50 bucks from Lowes instead.
Otherwise you'll need something like this: http://www.110220volts.com/Sub1/Step...ansformer.html AH f*** , are they that cheap now? |
Re: Voltage converter
Originally Posted by Chorlton
AH f*** , are they that cheap now?
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Re: Voltage converter
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
the big buggers are about 150 but the home ones are.
I just had a look but the one i've got is more like this: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...0-353-1199VSRK I thought I might be able to get a converter for about $50... |
Re: Voltage converter
Originally Posted by Chorlton
I just had a look but the one i've got is more like this:
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...0-353-1199VSRK I thought I might be able to get a converter for about $50... http://www.voltage-converter-transfo...-2.html#vt1000 1000w step up/down transformer $62.99 plus T+S |
Re: Voltage converter
Originally Posted by Chorlton
I just had a look but the one i've got is more like this:
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...0-353-1199VSRK I thought I might be able to get a converter for about $50... |
Re: Voltage converter
Originally Posted by Hiro11
Jesus. What are you doing, drilling through three feet of solid steel?
I have an 18v Bosch drill - i thinks its ace. I bought it in a bundle with all other gizmos |
Re: Voltage converter
Originally Posted by Hiro11
Jesus. What are you doing, drilling through three feet of solid steel?
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Re: Voltage converter
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
LOL - thats what I thought when I saw the photo!
I have an 18v Bosch drill - i thinks its ace. I bought it in a bundle with all other gizmos |
Re: Voltage converter
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
In that case...
http://www.voltage-converter-transfo...-2.html#vt1000 1000w step up/down transformer $62.99 plus T+S You can probably get it a bit cheaper on Ebay - something like this |
Re: Voltage converter
Originally Posted by Philgr
That's the kind you need (worth it if you have more than one 240v powertool of course)
You can probably get it a bit cheaper on Ebay - something like this Thanks - looks like thats the one ;) |
Re: Voltage converter
Originally Posted by Chorlton
Thanks - looks like thats the one ;)
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Re: Voltage converter
i used www.voltageconverters.com
step up and down so can be used at home if you go back - quite reasonable and work well! |
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