US Style 110v Power Plugs

[wizer]

Hi Guys

I have got a 110v Transformer, but it's specifically designed for using US tools on 240v supply. So the sockets on accept a US style plug. Should I wire a UK 240v style plug onto the SCMS and then use one of thesetype travel adapters? Or should I try to source a proper US plug (receptacle?)

Or should I just buy proper site transformer?

 

[Digit]

Why not change the socket on the transformer? That way is surely the most flexible for the future.

Roy.

 

[Oryxdesign]

My mate is in the USA at the mo. comes back end of next week. If you want a plug I can get him to pick one up.

S

 

[RogerS]

Tom

I might have a US plug or two around somewhere if you want it?

Roger

 

[wizer]

If you have one Rog, then yes please. If not then, yes please Simon

The transformer is in the post. I bought it specifically for another toy, er tool. Which has a US plug. So changing the socket on it isn't ideal. When it comes I'll see if something like that could be rigged up. Surely both types could be rigged up, thinking about it.

 

[Digit]

One of each side by side would seem a good option wiser.

Roy.

 

[Dibs-h]

Might be worth keeping an eye on the Bay - sometimes 3.3Kva transformers go for relative peanuts & you might find one reasonabley local.

 

[wizer]

yeh I've been looking at them on eBay. But they are bulky. I'd rather not have two if it's not absolutely necessary.

 

[DaveL]

Should I wire a UK 240v style plug onto the SCMS and then use one of thesetype travel adapters?

Err with your track record I would say NO.

At some point you are bound to plug your 110 v saw into 240 v mains, it might survive but it would be a real shame if you wrote the motor off.

 

[wizer]

haha good point Dave. I guess that's possible. But I would put enough warning signs on it. I'm really not that stupid! I guess I could remove the earth pin as a further warning? Am I right in saying that 110v doesn't have an earth pin?

 

[RogerS]

Tom

Sorry. I checked and they all must have gone at the last clear-out.

Roger

 

[Oryxdesign]

Would it be worth fitting a uk 110v socket along side the Yankee one so you can run both?

Like this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/110V-16A-IP44-Har ... 195wt_1110

 

[wizer]

would that be easy to do? As I say the trannie is in the post, so I can post pics when it arrives.

 

[Oryxdesign]

Can't see why not. You've only got to find somewhere on the trannie to mount the socket and then run the wires into it. I'm sure I can sort it out for you if you don't feel confident enough, and for the price of the socket whats to lose. I've got the right sized flex here. Have you got a link to where you bought the trannie?

S

 

[wizer]

No it was a private sale. I'll have a look when it comes and in the mean time I'll order the adapter. As you say, it must be doable. Then I don't have to bugger about changing the plug on the saw. Best of both worlds, in a sense.

 

[lurker]

can you photo the socket? just so we are sure what you mean

Re-wirable USA plugs are not that common but I have some, somewhere
How many are you going to need?
And what is max amps

 

[CHJ]

.... Am I right in saying that 110v doesn't have an earth pin?

Definitely not correct. If the equipment or transformer is USA Standard then the 110 Volt output requires an earth safety connection to your power source and your equipment unless your equipment is double insulated. 110 volt is still capable of being lethal.

UK 110Volt output site transformers are centre tapped to earth, thus only exposing you to 55volt between live and earth. ASSUMING they are fully serviceable and the internal earthed shield between the primary and secondary windings is correctly grounded etc. The Output Earth connection is still needed if your tools are not double insulated.

 

[flying haggis]

Hi Guys

I have got a 110v Transformer, but it's specifically designed for using US tools on 240v supply. So the sockets on accept a US style plug. Should I wire a UK 240v style plug onto the SCMS and then use one of thesetype travel adapters? Or should I try to source a proper US plug (receptacle?)

Or should I just buy proper site transformer?

is it one of these that you require?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-Pin-screw-Rewir ... _Material_
Electrical_Fittings_MJ?hash=item2eac056e20


with an earth pin if required

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/USA-American-main ... 3caae7df8e



or if you dont fancy paying that for a plug and fancy rewiring your equipment

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IEC-MAINS-EQUIPME ... 3cab99128c

 

[Racers]

Hi,

Thought you where in IT Wizer, you must have loads of US mains leads at work, every thing seems to come with 2 million different leads these days.

Pete

 

[wizer]

Good point Pete. 'cept I've not been there for a short period and won't be back for a little while :wink: