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Power tools from the USA and their operation in Poland

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  • #1 14836690
    burratos
    Level 9  
    Hello.

    As I am in the USA, I decided to buy a few tools. There is no problem with the choice, because everything is "cheap" compared to the prices in Poland, but as I do not want to make any blunders, I want to make sure that the tools purchased by me in the US will work in our beautiful country :)

    Link

    I am wondering about this drill driver, will the voltage in PL be able to charge the batteries only using an adapter, or will you need a transformer?
    Or should I go with the 18v model?

    Regards.

    PS. I have tons of photos from price shops etc if you want I can paste it.
    Regards.
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  • #2 14836770
    nasty_photon
    Level 22  
    See what is written on the power supply / charger - what is the input voltage range.
  • #3 14836771
    askr
    Level 35  
    Check on the charger that it is not 110 / 230V.
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  • #5 14836890
    nasty_photon
    Level 22  
    burratos wrote:
    Link

    There is a mention 110/240 ...


    There is no direct information that it operates on European power. You risk not working.
  • #6 14836919
    burratos
    Level 9  
    Okay, I'll check on the charger and ask to be sure :)
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  • #7 14836942
    niewolno2
    Level 40  
    Check also what the case of repairs during the warranty period outside the USA looks like and is it honored in Poland?
  • #8 14841548
    mikolaj.
    Level 14  
    And so you are in a more comfortable situation than users of "American" screwdrivers / drillers. One thing that is certain is that the voltage at the charging terminals will certainly drop proportionally to the power supply

    EDIT: See page 8 of this manual for guidelines for 240V operation.
  • #9 14849078
    burratos
    Level 9  
    UP. I don't know what the spelling was about but I corrected it.

    Okay, tell me what transformer to buy for this. Links are welcome.
  • #10 14851125
    Tuning Marek
    Level 21  
    Hello, if you have a situation that you have 110V and you buy a 230 / 110V transformer and look at the power consumed by the entire power supply - charger and the same or a little more power is to be this transformer, thank you. For example: http://www.tme.eu/pl/details/tmm30_a230_110v/transformatory-z-mocaniem/breve-tufvassons/; http://na110.pl/pl/p/Transformator-230110V-30W-w-obudowie/77
  • #11 14851187
    maslak_Serock
    Level 11  
    why not buy a power supply?

    The transducers are available at all prices, the price is about PLN 450 for 2000W
  • #13 14851216
    maslak_Serock
    Level 11  
    I'm speaking in advance :) maybe a friend wants to bring more interesting tools
  • #14 14851380
    niewolno2
    Level 40  
    My friend, we probably won't get along. If you want to buy equipment in the USA, check the specification if it can be connected to the 230V network. If you download equipment that can only be connected to the 110V network, you will always have a problem with it because sooner or later someone in the household will connect him to our network and blow him up into space. If you still insist on 110V equipment, you have to reckon with the fact that you will be associated with a 230 / 110V transformer, you do not specify what loaders the tools have.
  • #15 14851395
    Tuning Marek
    Level 21  
    A colleague above is right, but we know we have no influence on the purchase of the owner, which I can advise against, if the charger is an inverter, I advise against buying a 230/110 converter, i.e. the converter supplies the converters, a better transformer that supplies the charger for 110V, thank you.
  • #17 14853756
    Tuning Marek
    Level 21  
    Hello, when it comes to only the charger, smaller if 110 to 120V network devices larger, the charger itself should have its power written in Watts or VA, but assume it's the same and give a little more for a little power reserve, thank you.
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  • #18 14854081
    piotrd76
    Automation specialist  
    niewolno2 wrote:
    If you download equipment that can only be connected to the 110V network, you will always have a problem with it because sooner or later someone in the household will connect him to our network and blow him up into space.

    It is not so easy to accidentally connect it, because American standard plugs are completely incompatible with the sockets used in Poland.
  • #19 14854306
    niewolno2
    Level 40  
    piotrd76 wrote:
    niewolno2 wrote:
    If you download equipment that can only be connected to the 110V network, you will always have a problem with it because sooner or later someone in the household will connect him to our network and blow him up into space.

    It is not so easy to accidentally connect it, because American standard plugs are completely incompatible with the sockets used in Poland.

    My friend still hardly saw what a Pole could do with electro-tools on a construction site.
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Topic summary

The discussion revolves around the compatibility of power tools purchased in the USA for use in Poland, specifically concerning voltage requirements. Users advise checking the power supply specifications on chargers to determine if they can operate on 230V. Tools designed for 110V may require a transformer to function safely in Poland. Recommendations include verifying the input voltage range on chargers and considering the power rating when selecting a transformer. Concerns about warranty coverage for repairs in Poland and the risk of connecting 110V devices to the 230V network are also highlighted. Users suggest purchasing a transformer with a power rating slightly higher than the tool's charger to ensure safe operation.
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