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Post by fidelfs on Nov 1, 2015 12:12:52 GMT -5
I know there is a difference between voltages in USA and Germany.
I have 220 V in my garage so I am one step close to make it work. I use the 220 on my Delta Unisaw, Jet Planner and Hammer band saw.
I wonder if I can buy one plug adapter for the DD40 tool and that will be ok? I don't have the DD40 yet so I don't know what kind of plugs will have.
If so what type of plug adapter can I buy? any recommendations?
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Post by rizzoa13 on Nov 1, 2015 15:28:43 GMT -5
By plug adapter you mean something with a female end to accept the current plug on the tool and a male end to go into your 220v outlet?
If so your just better off cutting the plug off your DD40 and putting the correct plug on it. If it's anything like my Erika was it'll have 2 wires, brown and blue which is the German standard of wiring. These tools don't need a ground therefore you would look up which of the wires is your hot, which your neutral and wire the plug accordingly.
Red will come along and tell you the electrical theory behind what I just said but what im giving you is layman terms. He doesn't want you to get ⚡️⚡️⚡️ But it is a very easy thing to switch.
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Post by Mark on Nov 1, 2015 16:04:43 GMT -5
Or you could just use a travel adapter. Thats what i was told when i inquired for the uk. They said it will invalidate the warranty if you cut the cord.
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Post by holmz on Nov 1, 2015 16:35:33 GMT -5
There is theory and there is code and OSHA.
Personally I would get an Eu femail outlet, and a timberwolf Xfromer for "on the road".
Have a uS-220v and an EU wherever you have an outlet.
Whether you can get an electrician to do that, and whether it follows code I do not know.
I do not believe the Eu abides US NEC and visa versa...
Eu uses brown/blue where the NEC uses black/white. The ground is green if there is one on the Eu tool/cord
The more I read your first post the more I think you need a sparky or a transformer.
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Post by huntsgemein on Nov 1, 2015 18:03:15 GMT -5
In all single phase installations: Red or Brown wires internationally denote active conductors, Black or Blue wires are neutral, and Yellow/Green are Earth conductors. It's the same the world over, or at least has been since electricity regulators saw the sense in creating international standards some time in the last century.
If your appliance is double insulated it will have an appropriate symbol: two concentric squares on the type plate. Double insulated appliances must under no circumstances be earthed.
Anybody can fit or refit a plug. Just follow the simple, uncomplicated instructions enclosed. There's no legal or operational necessity for "qualified" trades for basic appliance repairs, plus it's so simple as to be effectively childsplay.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2015 18:06:53 GMT -5
I know there is a difference between voltages in USA and Germany. I have 220 V in my garage so I am one step close to make it work. I use the 220 on my Delta Unisaw, Jet Planner and Hammer band saw. I wonder if I can buy one plug adapter for the DD40 tool and that will be ok? I don't have the DD40 yet so I don't know what kind of plugs will have. If so what type of plug adapter can I buy? any recommendations? fidelfs, try this company link |
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Post by fidelfs on Nov 1, 2015 18:26:48 GMT -5
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Post by holmz on Nov 2, 2015 4:45:48 GMT -5
In all single phase installations: Red or Brown wires internationally denote active conductors, Black or Blue wires are neutral, and Yellow/Green are Earth conductors. It's the same the world over, or at least has been since electricity regulators saw the sense in creating international standards some time in the last century. If your appliance is double insulated it will have an appropriate symbol: two concentric squares on the type plate. Double insulated appliances must under no circumstances be earthed. Anybody can fit or refit a plug. Just follow the simple, uncomplicated instructions enclosed. There's no legal or operational necessity for "qualified" trades for basic appliance repairs, plus it's so simple as to be effectively childsplay. Black is live in the US and brown is active in the Eu. White is neutral in the US and Blue in the Eu. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_wiringYou do not want to screw that up, but for a double insulated tool, it doesn't really matter as much. |
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Post by holmz on Nov 2, 2015 4:50:49 GMT -5
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Post by wolfhound on Nov 3, 2015 11:30:25 GMT -5
So where did you get you DD40 from ? I suppose you are buying from Germany because you found a good price ?
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Post by fidelfs on Nov 4, 2015 17:51:48 GMT -5
Yes, I found it on Ebay.
The DD40 included the dowel template, a systainer, the DD40 and all the little extras (non slippery mat, glue bottle, etc.).
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Post by Robland on Nov 5, 2015 3:08:19 GMT -5
I also purchased from Germany and did not want to cut cords, so I got the following. The Adapter company had a minimum order of $50 (call them), so I got 5 ($10 each) a lifetime supply. The Amazon Extensions cords are 25 feet and I got 2 at $35 each. I also have the M35 Dust Extractor with built in (Germany) female connector, another reason to not cut cord, but to use adapter. Adapter Item Number 30120: internationalconfig.com/icc6.asp?item=30120Amazon: Hydrofarm BACDE24025 Extension Cord 25 feet $35 each |
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Post by toomanytoys on Nov 8, 2015 12:28:20 GMT -5
You can get that converter from Amazon (if Prime with free shipping) for $110. |
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Post by holmz on Nov 8, 2015 15:56:58 GMT -5
You can get that converter from Amazon (if Prime with free shipping) for $110. URL/ link? |
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Post by toomanytoys on Nov 8, 2015 20:25:36 GMT -5
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