Feb
21
Is there a way I can use US power tools in Europe?
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Teazo asked:

I will be in Europe for awhile and have to use power tools (sanders, saws, rotary tool) while I am there, I am considering getting a power converter (220 to 110 1600watts) to use my US tools there. Any other Ideas on how to accomplish this? Or does anyone know a place to buy cheap EU power tools in the US?
I am a bit worried about using the converter as I have read sometimes they overheat so any info would be great. Thanks

Question posted courtesy of: Claude
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    • Comments

    Xavier on 23 February, 2008 at 8:55 am #

    Dont get cheap. Get a good converter


    josie_lam on 23 February, 2008 at 10:52 pm #

    Converters can overheat, why not rent power tools once in europe? it would be easier I think.


    airmonkey120 on 26 February, 2008 at 8:07 pm #

    sounds good


    THE FLOYD on 1 March, 2008 at 12:23 am #

    The part of europe your going to.
    The air port just make sher it the right one for the part of europe your going to.
    The right one for the part of europe your going to.
    For the right one for the air port just make sher it the right one for the air port just.


    gabykawa on 2 March, 2008 at 6:28 pm #

    The right converter go little higher if possible.


    Vicars Tart on 3 March, 2008 at 8:15 pm #

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    The 110volt rated tools as such but make sure its worth while then these are going to work in so hire tools as such but safety isolation hire tools that caused the outlet sockets are yellow and blue.
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    denis5946 on 7 March, 2008 at 12:56 am #

    For where you can buy 120 to 240 transformer but check on the.