  
|
www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk Forum Index
-> Tool Talk |
|
| Author |
Message |
The Weegie
Senior Member
Joined: 27 Aug 2007
Posts: 679
Location: Glasgow
|
 Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 7:20 pm Post subject: Buying power tools in the States |
  |
|
|
I don't know if this has been asked before.
Can you purchase bare power tools in America and use UK batteries. I was thinking of purchasing Ryobi or Makita whilst on holiday in Florida. |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
|
|
|
thescruff
Senior Member
Joined: 10 Mar 2008
Posts: 5752
Location: Bath
|
| Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 7:41 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
De-Walt you can, and at a fraction of the cost, but you may get stung for duty.
The thing to watch out for is the charger, not all are UK compatible.
Should add you can get stung for excess baggage as well. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Hoovie
Devon DIYer
Joined: 27 Jul 2007
Posts: 8043
Location: East Devon
|
| Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 7:46 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
Ryobi for sure  batteries are same except for no CE mark.
Ryobi Chargers are 110V only but work fine with a basic stepdown transformer
For Ryobi at least, expect to pay less then half UK price - pack a spare suitcase to bring 'em home 
_________________
I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "Where's the self-help section?"
She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Neds
Junior Member
Joined: 26 May 2008
Posts: 13
|
| Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 9:44 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
| Bare power tools would be fine I suspect, its the chargers you have to worry about. Ridiculously cheap out there! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
thescruff
Senior Member
Joined: 10 Mar 2008
Posts: 5752
Location: Bath
|
| Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 9:50 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
| My laser level was over a £100 cheaper direct from the states, and that included import tax and delivery. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Neds
Junior Member
Joined: 26 May 2008
Posts: 13
|
| Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 10:02 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
| Any US sites recommended? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
fin
Senior Member
Joined: 16 Apr 2008
Posts: 315
|
| Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 4:12 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
i know a guy who used to buy his dewalt gear over in the us and just use transformers on site here.
the dewalt transformers im sure someone told me you can just put a 110 volt plug on them and they work the same. could be wrong though. im sure itll say so on the base plate though. something like voltage range 110- 230v. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
