Kreg foreman from the states

[mahomo59]

I'm asking if anyone has put a 110v uk plug on to a American 110v machine? Looking at the kreg foreman http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kreg-Foreman- ... 339998b6a9

Any help/advice greatly appreciated.

James

 

[adidat]

You need to use a big heavy site transformer, not that heavy if you don't need to move it around.

Adidat

 

[memzey]

The only issue would be that American motors run at 60hz while UK supply, even through a 110v transformer, will only run at 50hz meaning a reduction in speed. Not sure if it will make a difference to this device.

 

[mahomo59]

Thanks guys, I'll email Kreg to see if they're bringing this to the uk market, it wouldn't half speed things up!

 

[dzj]

The only issue would be that American motors run at 60hz while UK supply, even through a 110v transformer, will only run at 50hz meaning a reduction in speed. Not sure if it will make a difference to this device.

I think this only applies to induction motors.

 

[Ed Bray]

I've bought a few power tools from the US and run them fine on a 110v site transformer. All have worked fine.

 

[Mark A]

I've bought a few power tools from the US and run them fine on a 110v site transformer. All have worked fine.

Yep, me too.

 

[LynnJ]

I have also run US 110v tools with both brush and induction motors without any issues.

You could make up an adaptor lead to avoid cutting off the original plug.

 

[mahomo59]

Awesome, how much you charging

 

[dickm]

Judging by the plug that came with my Maculloch chainsaw from the USA, fitting a European style 110V one would be a great improvement!

 

[mahomo59]

Oder placed via Amazon :0)

 

[lincs1963]

The only issue would be that American motors run at 60hz while UK supply, even through a 110v transformer, will only run at 50hz meaning a reduction in speed. Not sure if it will make a difference to this device.

Makes no difference whatsoever, I have power tools sourced from the US over twenty years ago. Running from 110v transformer, performance unaffected.
Latest tool purchase was dewalt worm drive saw, now my main site saw, wish I'd bought one years ago.
The other alternative is to purchase from Canada, they are on 50hz the same as us.