can you change a power tool from 240v to 110v ?

October 25th, 2009 | by admin |
mike r asked:


is it possible to change a 240v plug for a 110v plug and then use the tool or do you have to use a transformer?ie will changing the plug be enough to let the tool work.

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    1. 9 Responses to “can you change a power tool from 240v to 110v ?”

    2. By From ABOVE on Oct 26, 2009 | Reply

      you new a transformer

    3. By deqwanbiz on Oct 26, 2009 | Reply

      better to use transformer/voltage adaptor

    4. By Riftvalley on Oct 27, 2009 | Reply

      essential to use a proper 240V/110V transformer.

      VERY Dangerous to do what you are suggesting!

    5. By Iceman on Oct 30, 2009 | Reply

      Your better off buying a new power tool that is 110v.

    6. By The Yeti on Oct 31, 2009 | Reply

      Get a transformer

    7. By Johneye on Oct 31, 2009 | Reply

      How could changing the plug change the power requirements?

    8. By Milldonkey on Nov 3, 2009 | Reply

      The us have 240vac available from the existing edison circuit you need double pole breaker wired to 240 receptacle.

    9. By to_700million_idiots on Nov 5, 2009 | Reply

      go ahead …. burn your house down

      best advice we can give

      DO NOT MEDDLE WITH THINGS YOU KNOW ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT

    10. By engineer01 on Nov 6, 2009 | Reply

      An americancanadian outlet you must also see if the plug change the tool is european tool is european equipment uses 50 hz usacanada while european tool is european equipment uses 50 hz transformer changes voltage and current but not frequency of 60 hz transformer if.

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