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Subject: Re: 110v carpentry tools in Australia Posted on: Mon, 22 May 2006 06:35:17 +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

Hello Paul and Laura

My husband is a chippy in the UK also, and he works on large sites - I
asked the same question on here a while ago and the response was not to
bother taking your 110 with you - you can read the posts here:

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=349667&highlight=110+p-
ower+tools

Kath x

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