"Andrew McKay" wrote in message
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I guess I'm not sure of the facts on the following, perhaps someone
could help me out?

I know you can get 110v equipment, which you run off one of those
yellow cubes which converts 240v to 110v. I assume the yellow cube is
a centre-tapped transformer.

However, what exactly are the rules on the use of 110v equipment? Does
this apply to building sites only, or does it go wider than that?


Thanks to the European types 240v is ok on building sites now with the
appropriate trip switch.

trouble is all the sites / tradesmen have 110v equipment so 240v is never
laid on :-( This could mean that you have to run your own extension cable 50
Metres from the site office

240v uses half the current of 110v so long extensions can run more tools and
lights etc. Motors are less prone to burning out with half the current also.

only the top of the range pro tools come in 110v which you might not find
cost effective if you don't use them often.

The yellow cubes are very heavy to carry round and get heavier with the
higher KVA output.

One good way round the problem is to get some top quality cordless tools.
They even do cordless mitre saws now. If you get cordless tools that all
share a common battery then if things get busy you should have a few
batteries from other tools to keep you going


David