when to use 110V

[LyNx]

At what point do you have to use 110v tools if fitting a private job?

 

[Shivers]

At what point do you have to use 110v tools if fitting a private job?

you dont ---you just have to have isolaters fitted in the socket before 240v gear.

110v is only applicable on building sites.

 

[LyNx]

Thanks

 

[andrewm]

At what point do you have to use 110v tools if fitting a private job?

you dont ---you just have to have isolaters fitted in the socket before 240v gear.

110v is only applicable on building sites.

But what defines a building site. Obviously if I am drilling holes to put up some shelves in my lounge then I don't need 110v but what if I am renovating the whole house? Does it matter if I am actually living in it at the time? And what about a house that I own but intend to sell on when finished?

Andrew

 

[RogerS]

if you're doing it all yourself then I don't think there are any regulations that affect you. Scope of work is irrelevant I believe.

If you have other workmen around then maybe you do need it.

 

[Shivers]

At what point do you have to use 110v tools if fitting a private job?

you dont ---you just have to have isolaters fitted in the socket before 240v gear.

110v is only applicable on building sites.

But what defines a building site. Obviously if I am drilling holes to put up some shelves in my lounge then I don't need 110v but what if I am renovating the whole house? Does it matter if I am actually living in it at the time? And what about a house that I own but intend to sell on when finished?

Andrew

I'm not sure but if the premises has up & running power supply ie:-the outlets are powered up then you can use 240v kit,

whereas if on a building site where its coming from a generator you gotta stick to a 110v transformer.

you can though still use trannies in a pre-existing residence,

 

[andrewm]

But what defines a building site. Obviously if I am drilling holes to put up some shelves in my lounge then I don't need 110v but what if I am renovating the whole house? Does it matter if I am actually living in it at the time? And what about a house that I own but intend to sell on when finished?

Andrew

I'm not sure but if the premises has up & running power supply ie:-the outlets are powered up then you can use 240v kit,

whereas if on a building site where its coming from a generator you gotta stick to a 110v transformer.

you can though still use trannies in a pre-existing residence,

Thanks. That's useful. No need to go and replace all my tools with 110v quite yet then.

Andrew

 

[RogerS]

Andrew

I was in a similar position to you and I ended up buying a 110v transformer as I was buying a DW706 off eBay at a keen price and it happened to be 110v. It has meant that when buying stuff I can opt for 110v if that is the cheaper option. You often get secondhand stuff on eBay that is 110v. if you do decide to get one, make sure you get a reasonably rated one.

 

[Hitch]

I buy 110v gear all the time.

Many sites i go on require it to be used, but i prefer the 110v systems anyway, the plugs dont get damaged so easily, they dont pull out if you tug on the cord...

There is no laws to say 110v must be used, but you will find most sites will request it, especially the larger contractors.

So if you are the main contractor, and its your site you decide.


With regard to using generators, i believe most people use 110v cte, as you can get more power from the genny at lower voltage.