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]

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 (http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/sea/searchresults.jsp;jsessionid=52XJYBTXWIWHDCJO2C3CIIQ?_dyncharset=UTF-8&q=73851+750VA+Portable+Power+Tool+Transform+&n=&pn=1&pd=1&pi=1&cn=1&cd=1&x=0&y=0)

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 (http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/home-main.jsp;jsessionid=52XJYBTXWIWHDCJO2C3CIIQ?_requestid=1690037)

[SSPOWER]

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 (http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/sea/searchresults.jsp;jsessionid=52XJYBTXWIWHDCJO2C3CIIQ?_dyncharset=UTF-8&q=73851+750VA+Portable+Power+Tool+Transform+&n=&pn=1&pd=1&pi=1&cn=1&cd=1&x=0&y=0)

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 (http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/home-main.jsp;jsessionid=52XJYBTXWIWHDCJO2C3CIIQ?_requestid=1690037)


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:confused:

[SSPOWER]

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 :confused:

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. :bow

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! :welcome

Here's your chance to be a hero! :bow :bow :bow

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]

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]

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 (http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=73851&ts=82323) is a good place to get 110V accessories. I actually got mine from CPC (http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/home/homepage.jsp).

Here are similar items to the ones I own:

Transformer (http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/endecaSearch/partDetail.jsp?SKU=PL06035&N=411)

Plug (http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/endecaSearch/partDetail.jsp?SKU=CN00150&N=411)

Cable (http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/endecaSearch/partDetail.jsp?SKU=PL04067&N=411)

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/showthread.php?threadid=5441&highlight=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.

:xyxthumbs :xyxthumbs :xyxthumbs

[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.

[rusty bumper]

Pardon my ignorance, but do you have to go to all the trouble of replacing the PC plug?

Looks like it would be easier to just buy a step down tranformer that accepted the 110 plug that came attached to the PC. :confused:

[romulus]

Yes is that what I thought. But the UK members can find that trasformer with that specific plug. I guess that is another way of selling you extra stuffs. So far I found a lot of info that I need to process. Stay tunned.

[SSPOWER]

at last i got my transformer ... life's good:xyxthumbs

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/2815transformer1-med.JPG

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/2815trans2-med.JPG

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/2815trans3-med.JPG

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/2815trans4-med.JPG

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/2815trans5-med.JPG

[traindriver]

I noticed that the transformer you have puts out 127v when you really need 110v. I`m not sure how the higher voltage will effect your PC, It may make it run at a higher speed than normal so i would take care.
It might not do it much good in the long run as well.
I looked at the Manumag website and they make one that does 110v
Have a look at website here (http://www.manumag.com/ingles/esmonofa.html)

[SSPOWER]

according to the user's manual that came with the PC it says :

MODEL 7427
RANDOM ORBITALE POLISHER
120V AC 3.7A 2500-6000 OPM
DOUBLE INSULATED

so i guess there is not much difference bettwen 120v=127v....

not sure though

[SSPOWER]

i took picture for the sticker on my pc

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/2815PC-med.JPG

[romulus]

SSPOWER,
Good to see that life is good now :)
I am still working on the research behind the scene.

[rusty bumper]

AC power is going to fluctuate some, I wouldn't worry about a 7 volt difference.

[lucidity]

Hi guys!

I'm currently residing in Singapore and I was told by my local dealer that they do not ship in the G100A dual action polisher as the polisher was only made to be used at 110v.

Singapore uses 240v and according to my dealer, he says the motor will have the tendency to burn out after prolonged usage.

Is this true?

Is there any way I can get my hands on using the G100A dual action polisher cuz I've just heard so many rave reviews about it!

Thanks!

[Rob66]

Hi All

Here are a few photos of the Transformer that I use with my PC7424 in the UK to convert from 110v to 240v. I have had no problems at all with over heating etc. Hope there useful.

Rob

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/2574Transformer1.jpg

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/2574Transformer2.jpg

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/gallery/data/500/2574Transformer3.jpg

[steveo3002]

http://www.acidaudio.co.uk/AcidWebsite/productinfo.php?catnum=EX/SD0300&from=frg_EX/SD0300

i use one of these.. no need to cut plugs off or anything, just be sure to match the wattage of the unit to the pc