do i need power converter for my Dual action polisher?

[SSPOWER]

This morning I ordered PC along with few pads and micro fibers..... My question is do I need any sort of power converter to let the polisher work properly in my area (Arabian Gulf)

Actually I am from KUWAIT so I am little concerned about the voltage differences thing…..

Can any 1 enlighten me please……what should I do

THANX - ISA-

[rusty bumper]

Re: do i need power converter for my Dual action polisher?

Originally posted by SSPOWER
This morning I ordered PC along with few pads and micro fibers..... My question is do I need any sort of power converter to let the polisher work properly in my area (Arabian Gulf)

Actually I am from KUWAIT so I am little concerned about the voltage differences thing…..

Can any 1 enlighten me please……what should I do

THANX - ISA-

What is your voltage? And is the PC 110 volts?

[Mike Phillips]

We'll need to know what your power supply is?

It would seem that you might need something like this?

Power Converter/Transformer

Here's a thread that talks about this but some of the links are broken...

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2889

Here's the Screwfix webstite...

Screwfix

[SSPOWER]

Re: Re: do i need power converter for my Dual action polisher?

Originally posted by Rusty Bumper
What is your voltage? And is the PC 110 volts?

hmmm , no idea

i will ask and get back to you ....

[SSPOWER]

Originally posted by Mike Phillips
We'll need to know what your power supply is?

It would seem that you might need something like this?

Power Converter/Transformer

Here's a thread that talks about this but some of the links are broken...

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2889

Here's the Screwfix webstite...

Screwfix

well i am not sure about the link you posted MIKE in that case i will visit my local Meguiar dealer and ask if they have the transformer that suit my PC !!!

there is no other way

[SSPOWER]

Re: Re: do i need power converter for my Dual action polisher?

Originally posted by Rusty Bumper
What is your voltage? And is the PC 110 volts?

my PC is from AUTOGEEK.com

http://www.autogeek.net/hk7424.html

i think my voltage is 220

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by SSPOWER
there is no other way

The power situation surrounding the dual action polisher manufactured by Porter Cable and your countries electrical power infrastructure is really not anybody's fault, certainly not Meguiar's.

Every country decides what to use for a standard and then the people of the country have to live with the standard. Perhaps contact Autogeek and ask them for their solution since that's where you purchased your polisher.

[Maverick]

Hi everyone,

Just joined the forum. I got a PC from Autopia almost a year ago. It is a standard US 110V item, and being in the UK, we use 240V. I simply purchased a 110V transformer and a yellow 110V cable and plug.

I have just ordered a Makita 9227 and that is also the 110V model, so I can simply plug it into my yellow 110V transformer.

Cheers

Hingy

PS Great forum.

Mike, I am busy reading all your advice.

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by Maverick
Hi everyone,

Just joined the forum. I got a PC from Autopia almost a year ago. It is a standard US 110V item, and being in the UK, we use 240V. I simply purchased a 110V transformer and a yellow 110V cable and plug.

Hi Maverick,

Welcome to Meguiar's Online!

Here's your chance to be a hero!

Where did you purchase your transformer and the yellow 110V Cable and Plug?

Maybe you could even post a picture of it and a link to where you purchased it. This topic comes up once in a while and to tell you the truth, we always have to scramble for a good answer as to where to get a transformer and any other related equipment to make things like the dual action polisher and a rotary buffer operate.

What we really need is the definitive list of power supplies by country and the components needed to make a U.S. 110V tool operate and a link as to where a person can order the components that will work in their country.

Any volunteers?

[romulus]

Mike,
I found the post.

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=5441&highlight=pc+uk

[rusty bumper]

Re: Re: Re: do i need power converter for my Dual action polisher?

Originally posted by SSPOWER
i think my voltage is 220

If your voltage rated at 220 then you will have to have a step down transformer to operate anything that is rated at 110.

Your PC should have a little sticker on it's side telling you what voltage that it operates at.

[SSPOWER]

Re: Re: Re: Re: do i need power converter for my Dual action polisher?

Originally posted by Rusty Bumper
If your voltage rated at 220 then you will have to have a step down transformer to operate anything that is rated at 110.

Your PC should have a little sticker on it's side telling you what voltage that it operates at.

aha ,but i am still waiting for my PC to arrive within 2-3 days max

i copied the SPECIFICATIONS below from autogeek.net :

Power: 120 VAC, 50-60 HZ/120 VDC
Motor Amps: 3.7
No-load Speed: 2,500-6,000 RPM
Spindle Thread Size: Accepts 5/16 - 24
Gear Drive: Spiral Bevel
Wheel/Pad Size: 6"
Length: 11 1/2
Net Weight: 5 3/4 lbs.






BTW , i have also MAKITA rotary buffer and it's works with no problem at all (230-240V for the makita)

[Maverick]

As Romulus's link says, Screwfix is a good place to get 110V accessories. I actually got mine from CPC.

Here are similar items to the ones I own:

Transformer

Plug

Cable

I got a twin transformer with a little more power, as it means I can get other 110V power tools.

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by romulus
Mike,
I found the post.
http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...ighlight=pc+uk

Thank you romulus,

I know I've seen this information before, we need to compile it into one thread without all the off topic banter and then make it a sticky.

[romulus]

Mike,
No problem. Ok, I will volunteer to compile the data. It might take a while; a week perhaps because I will have to a bit more research based on different regions. I have a the office a catalogue of all different plug standards from different regions. I will organized based on major region.
I will include the a link from different web suppliers.
ok, I better start now.