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Re: 110v carpentry tools in Australia Posted on: Sun, 21 May 2006 17:48:15 +0000


> Hi, I am a carpenter in the uk (Laura is my wife's log in) just about
> to
> take the big step to australia with my family.
> I've work mainly on large sites so all my power tools run off 110
> volts, as it is law in this country. I use a transformer where 110v
> sockets don't exsist such as the private sector.
> A few people have told me not to bother taking my power tools with me
> because sites in Australia work off 240 volts.
> My questions are:
> Can I change the uk plug on my transformer to an aussie plug?
> Will Australian site agents allow a transformer on site?
>
> Regards
> Paul and Laura
>
>
> --
> Laura

hi
i am headin to WA shortly i am flogging all my 110 power tools to the
brother in law.on site in oz all power tools have to be pat tested,i
dont think 110 will pass any test if iam wrong am sure someone will
correct me

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