can you change a power tool from 240v to 110v ?
August 29th, 2007 | 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.
Question posted courtesy of: Virginia
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.
Question posted courtesy of: Virginia
9 Responses to “can you change a power tool from 240v to 110v ?”
By From ABOVE on Aug 31, 2007 | Reply
you new a transformer
By deqwanbiz on Sep 1, 2007 | Reply
better to use transformer/voltage adaptor
By Riftvalley on Sep 1, 2007 | Reply
essential to use a proper 240V/110V transformer.
VERY Dangerous to do what you are suggesting!
By Iceman on Sep 5, 2007 | Reply
Your better off buying a new power tool that is 110v.
By The Yeti on Sep 8, 2007 | Reply
Get a transformer
By Johneye on Sep 10, 2007 | Reply
How could changing the plug change the power requirements?
By Milldonkey on Sep 12, 2007 | Reply
Most homes and small businesses in the U.S. have 240vac available from the existing Edison circuit. You need a double pole breaker wired to a 240 receptacle.
By to_700million_idiots on Sep 13, 2007 | Reply
go ahead …. burn your house down
best advice we can give
DO NOT MEDDLE WITH THINGS YOU KNOW ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT
By engineer01 on Sep 16, 2007 | Reply
How could changing the plug change the power requirements? You MUST use a transformer. If the tool is a European tool to be used in an American/Canadian outlet, you must also see if the tool can work on a frequency of 60 Hz (USA/Canada), while European equipment uses 50 Hz. A transformer changes voltage and current but not frequency.