Hi there. Advice required please.

[George Burnett]

Looking for a bit advice on using a 110v dewalt reciprocating saw on a 240v source, obviously I know nothing about electric so thought I'd ask. Mate said it would be ok to cut the 110v plug off and put a normal 240v plug on and it would be ok but thought I'd be better getting some advice from people that know what they'e on about.

Thanks.

 

[westward10]

You need a 230/110v isolating transformer. Connecting it direct to a 230v source will end its life.

 

[Pete999]

Don't do that Mate you need a 230/110 transformer, connecting you nice 110volt saw to 230 would result in a burnt out saw.
Screwfix, Tool station or any good builders supplier would be able to source one for you. Dont connect it to 230v please.

 

[Spoon]

The above posts pretty much sum it up.....

 

[George Burnett]

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

 

[littlespark]

Your 'mate' sounds like a bit of a joker.
Go get a230/110v transformer. The bigger the better. Then swing it at his face

 

[telectrix]

like this:

and your mate is a COCK.

 

[FatAlan]

Your 'mate' sounds like a bit of a joker.
Go get a230/110v transformer. The bigger the better. Then swing it at his face

If you can lift it!

 

[George Burnett]

To be honest I would never have bought it if I knew it was 110v as 90% of my tools are cordless anyway, thought this was 240v cabled until I opened it.

He's going to get me a transformer he said so I'll wait and see.

Thanks for all the advice guys.

 

[telectrix]

just get a transformer. if you want to work on site 110V is the norm. all my tools (except cordless) are 110V, try poking 100 25mm holes through 4" joists with a cordless drill.you'll soon realise the benefit of 110V.