I have a UK hammer drill (220-240v, 550W) and need a voltage converter to use it in the US. I've heard I should get a converter with a higher wattage than stated (750 or 1000?). Do I need to worry about the cycles difference (50 to 60)?
2007-03-24 13:01:20 · 4 answers · asked by zebedee 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
i found a converter to run this on www.power converter .com price about 50.00 it is 750 watt but what you need to consider is that if the drill is 50 Hz it will burn up if you use it a lot on a 60 Hz system...you don't need a converter to run it at all if you run it on 230 volts as all homes are able to supply 230 volts for it to run on.. all you would need to do is change the plug on the cord..what you really need is a converter to change your power from 60 Hz to 50 Hz....I do not have knowledge of one myself ......if you find one it will need to be at least 750 watts at 230 volts...you cannot run this drill on 120 volts as it will burn the motor out..if it will even run under a load.....
2007-03-25 14:44:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a drill? No it will work just fine. The issue is that a US drill will not work @ 220V. You get half the power.
The the cycles difference will cause the drill to heat up a little more but since its half the voltage the heat production is already halfed. You might look into getting a router speed controler if overheating become an issue.
2007-03-24 13:09:09 · answer #2 · answered by NoComment 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would need a 120 volt 1100 watt , 50 to 60 hertz converter prob. will need to order one may be better off buying a new hammer drill
2007-03-24 13:21:27 · answer #3 · answered by brndnh721 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no, my dad is a carpender
2007-03-24 13:09:14 · answer #4 · answered by Ms. Haines 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋