AmatureBlacksmith Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 I am an American who just moved to Europe. Back in the States I accrued a plethora of power tools related to blacksmithing and carpentry. My question is, is it safe to use a 220-240v to 110-120v step down converter for power tools. I am aware that American tools are designed for 60hertz and that Europe uses 50hertz, and I am concerned that I might damage the tools or the home I am renting. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beatrice_mom Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 I am not sure about it. Google says there is a risk of fire, and I can't reccomend you to try. Especially, if the house is rented, you don't to pay for renovation. Looking for a new house is not an easy thing also, be sure about it. Not sure what you can do in this situation. The only way out I can see is to sell your old tools and buy new. But is actual only if you are going to live there for a long-term period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolBane Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 The “Better Safe Than Sorry” axiom maintains that you shouldn’t do it unless you can establish everything is safe. I had a bunch of technical reasons typed out as to why I think it would be fun to experiment with myself having a decent bit of physics and electrical background while NOT recommending that most people should try themselves. But after all that I realized the quick and easy answer is you’ve really never had a better excuse to switch over to cordless tools than now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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