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Post by Red on Dec 4, 2015 3:16:07 GMT -5
I've been asked several times now about whether or not certain Mafell power tools will fit into their systainer(s) after the Neutrik power modification is properly completed (via a qualified electrical expert). Well, a picture's worth a thousand words...so here's what our imported Mafell P1cc looks like with its Neutrik power connector installed:![](http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s384/HandLogger/Mafell%20P1cc%20in%20Systainer%20.jpg)
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Post by holmz on Dec 4, 2015 7:34:18 GMT -5
And in Au the test-n-tag will test the tool and the cord(s), and affix a certification tag.
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Post by charley1968 on Dec 4, 2015 13:55:56 GMT -5
Just from a theoretical standpoint: the german edition of the users manual states: any mod. will void the guarantee./warranty. Isn't that a concern to you?
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Post by jimbouk on Dec 4, 2015 15:05:16 GMT -5
Just keep the tails and if there's ever an issue just pop em back in before getting it fixed.
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Post by charley1968 on Dec 4, 2015 15:22:37 GMT -5
That's true. Why ain't i ever think of those kinds of solutions?
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Post by Red on Dec 4, 2015 22:38:59 GMT -5
Just from a theoretical standpoint: the german edition of the users manual states: any mod. will void the guarantee./warranty. Isn't that a concern to you? I'm assuming that this question was for me, Charley...
I retired from the precision measurement equipment field (electrical metrology), so I've got a pretty good idea of what actually voids an electrical warranty. None of the professionally-made modifications to these tools are irreversible. In fact, if done properly -- by a qualified electrical expert -- this type of modification should only enhance the performance of the electrical design. In the end, better conductors and superior connections equals enhanced performance.
Have a good one, my friend.
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Post by holmz on Dec 5, 2015 0:20:59 GMT -5
The other option is to use a cheater cable with a US-220v or Au-230v on the male end and an Eu-230v female on the output and.
Then you can run the tool enough to know if it is working or not before deciding on a different approach. I have that foot long cord used for the A10M charger as I was reluctant to cut it's cord, and its cord is not reversible mod as it is soldered into the board.
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Post by Red on Dec 5, 2015 23:21:21 GMT -5
I've seen lots of soldering jobs that were untraceable, Mr. Holmz. It all depends on the equipment being used.
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Post by Red on Dec 6, 2015 10:38:10 GMT -5
The other option is to use a cheater cable with a US-220v or Au-230v on the male end and an Eu-230v female on the output and. Then you can run the tool enough to know if it is working or not before deciding on a different approach. I have that foot long cord used for the A10M charger as I was reluctant to cut it's cord, and its cord is not reversible mod as it is soldered into the board. As someone who's always looking for more of it, I can tell you that one of my favorite benefits that comes with the Neutrik mod is added space. All of your imported power tools end up with a short pigtail (only) and you have only one or two very high-quality patch cords to store...and, if you don't need a short and a long cord, you only end up with one to store. No more long power cords for each and every tool you own and, just as nice, one (or two) patch/extension cord(s) that wind up into a nearly perfect coil, regardless of the weather...and, in our harsh mountain winters, that's a very nice thing.
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Post by hemdale on Dec 14, 2015 18:11:47 GMT -5
@ redoak: thanks for your Pm. Just got back home yesterday from abraod. Will respond asap
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Post by Red on Dec 15, 2015 11:12:23 GMT -5
@ redoak: thanks for your Pm. Just got back home yesterday from abraod. Will respond asap I've now responded to your initial questions, Hemdale, so check your PM inbox.
Have a Merry Christmas, Red
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Post by holmz on Dec 15, 2015 16:43:00 GMT -5
The other option is to use a cheater cable with a US-220v or Au-230v on the male end and an Eu-230v female on the output and. Then you can run the tool enough to know if it is working or not before deciding on a different approach. I have that foot long cord used for the A10M charger as I was reluctant to cut it's cord, and its cord is not reversible mod as it is soldered into the board. As someone who's always looking for more of it, I can tell you that one of my favorite benefits that comes with the Neutrik mod is added space. All of your imported power tools end up with a short pigtail (only) and you have only one or two very high-quality patch cords to store...and, if you don't need a short and a long cord, you only end up with one to store. No more long power cords for each and every tool you own and, just as nice, one (or two) patch/extension cord(s) that wind up into a nearly perfect coil, regardless of the weather...and, in our harsh mountain winters, that's a very nice thing. No argument. I use the shirt Au to Eu for the A10m and for a euro tungsten rod grinder. I store a short hose on the vacuum, another one in a sustainer along with a long cord for using the back of the ute as a tables once I ran out of vacuum bags that extra 14' cord is handy.
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Post by lincoln on Jan 11, 2016 4:08:43 GMT -5
Fitted Neutrik connectors to my Mafell tools today - DD40P, P1cc, MT55 and KS300. Very straight forward, only took about an hour. Amazing how much room it frees up in the systainers. Many, many thanks to Red, for all his help.
(I should point out that the connectors were pre-made, into 'pig tails', which made my job a lot easier)
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Post by thedude306 on Jan 11, 2016 10:54:08 GMT -5
Nice. I have ALL my tools fitted with the Neutrik connectors. Love them.
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Post by holmz on Jan 11, 2016 11:49:54 GMT -5
Nice. I have ALL my tools fitted with the Neutrik connectors. Love them. They are what a "plug-it" should be...
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