Looking at purchasing an 18v Makita Cordless Drill
unsure as to whether a power adapter will work
2007-11-14 03:33:38 · 15 answers · asked by el d 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
This Drill seems to be top of the range.
Makita BDF452HW 18 Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Driver Drill Kit.
Priced it in Ireland at €500, was looking at same spec Drill on Amazon.com, cost is $200 (€130 roughly). Have mailed supplier.
Ta for your help.
2007-11-14 03:46:55 · update #1
Won't work. We are on a different power circuit. Same as a hairdryer won't work.
2007-11-14 03:37:02 · answer #1 · answered by Charlene 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Buy Cordless Drill
2016-11-13 19:59:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thought Bosch was German, Screwfix direct are good as someone else said....
You have to be sure you won't have to pay import taxation on it. This might be added.
Also, go and feel them, try some out at a B & Q or somewhere. And if it is just for occasional domestic use I would go for the Challenge cordless from Argos which has done me proud. £10-15 and 14.4Volts, good and strong. I have got their JIGSAW too and it is also a great bit of kit.
2007-11-14 03:47:15 · answer #3 · answered by My name's MUD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't get a Bosch, they don't have good torque (twisting power) Look on Screwfix online, they have some great clearance deals at the moment. Makita are good, as are Dewalt, Erbauer and Hitachi. The important thing is not so much the voltage, but the amp hour rating of the battery, since this determines the overall level of power available and the duration for which it is available. It's also useful to get one with a 1/2" or 13mm chuck, some of the less good ones just go up to 10mm, and this limits the tasks you can perform. Good luck.
2007-11-14 03:51:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of my cordless tools from the US, all you need is a 230v - 110v inverter costs about £10 off ebay, works out much cheaper than buying a UK charger.
Only problem is you won't get a warrenty with it but bare units cost very little anyway the batterys and charger are the most expensive items.
2007-11-14 03:55:10 · answer #5 · answered by I got wood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The charger is the big sticking point. US mains are 110v 60Hz, where in Ireland and the rest of Europe is 220v 50Hz. If the charger is rated for both voltages and both frequencies, then all you need is a plug adapter. If not, you will need to purchase a new charger rated for 220v 50Hz. if the voltages are different, but the frequencies are the same, then you need a step-down transformer.
2007-11-14 18:36:27 · answer #6 · answered by SSP Bowl Dude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can buy a multi type adaptor from boots ..i have a makita cordless screwdriver 18v.. totally reliable and it has put in over 100000 screws and still going as good as new ..just a little wear on keyless chuck
2007-11-14 04:17:26 · answer #7 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ryobi is a great deal, with performance and reliability at nearly Makita's level. Much cheaper. However, we are on different electrical amps/volts than you guys. Would items be cheaper in London?
2007-11-14 06:58:34 · answer #8 · answered by Yellowdog 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can use the stuff here ,bought some u.s. spec dewalt cordless gear.you have to buy a 110volt transformer(yellow box about £50 from screwfix.com.they take alittle bit longer to charge but other than that seem to work fine.
2007-11-15 09:26:51 · answer #9 · answered by dodgyspark 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you get a us to whatever type of electrical outlet that is used in Ireland, I would say it would work. Makita is a great drill.
2007-11-14 03:37:54 · answer #10 · answered by smckech1972 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes it would be OK, but you would need to get a charger for the batteries that will work on US voltage ie 110 v, the are readily available and are not expensive.
2007-11-15 08:16:38 · answer #11 · answered by John L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋