110v kapex slowing to a stop

[Deansocial]

This is main reason i havent bought a kapex. I need a saw with the power to do the job

 

[1Che1]

This is main reason i havent bought a kapex. I need a saw with the power to do the job

to be honest I don't Know why it has fancy electrics, I just need the blade to spin and stop. I was more worried about its accuracy over time, which seams good so far. Does anyone use the speed control on a mitre saw?

 

[Deansocial]

This is main reason i havent bought a kapex. I need a saw with the power to do the job

to be honest I don't Know why it has fancy electrics, I just need the blade to spin and stop. I was more worried about its accuracy over time, which seams good so far. Does anyone use the speed control on a mitre saw?

Yeah to cut aluminium section sometimes. Or plastic

 

[SMJoinery]

It's easier to sharpen pencils in setting 1... [jawdrop]

Haven't worked on site for a while but had some info sent by an industry body sure it gave guidance to say 240v ok with an RCD device fitted?

 

[1Che1]

It's easier to sharpen pencils in setting 1... [jawdrop]

Haven't worked on site for a while but had some info sent by an industry body sure it gave guidance to say 240v ok with an RCD device fitted?

its not law but most company's insurance will only let you use 110v, so it's a bit like a cscs card if you don't have it you can't work there end of.

 

[Northern Early]

I keep reading about this 220 norm acros the pond. Forgive me if I'm off subject but are most plugs 220 in the uk? Microwaves, lamps, tv's. Are the house wired with both 110 and 220 through out? Or is it similar to US house having all grounded plugs or no grounded plugs.

I need to travel more. Who can I visit and learn about the rest of the world?

 

[Trumpet]

UK - Everything 230/240V like rest of europe (well actually 220V there), just the specs and margins allow nearly all new euipment to work acrss the board. Everything grounded with same 3 pin plug apart from double insulated devices which use the same style plug without ground connected. Europe has a variety of different plug styles.

 

[jonny round boy]

Low voltage  is defined as 48V or below I think

Here in the UK, 48V would be classed as 'extra low voltage', or ELV. 'Low voltage' is defined* as anything from 50V up to either 1000V (between conductors) or 600V (from conductor to earth). Hence even 3-phase industrial installations are 'low voltage'.

*as defined by BS7671

 

[richy3333]

It's easier to sharpen pencils in setting 1... [jawdrop]

Haven't worked on site for a while but had some info sent by an industry body sure it gave guidance to say 240v ok with an RCD device fitted?

Agreed, it is an urban myth bolstered by uneducated site administrators that tools HAVE to be 110v and 230v isn't allowed, per section 704 of BS7671:2015.

 

[joiner1970]

Try finding a 240v supply on a proper building site ,you won't unless it's in the site office.

 

[richy3333]

Try finding a 240v supply on a proper building site ,you won't unless it's in the site office.

Depends what is defined as a 'proper' building site, but I appreciate your sentiment. But for anyone to say it isn't allowed is not correct. And it would be 230V

 

[joiner1970]

I'm old school it's always been 240v to me.

I've worked on huge sites on London where you would be lucky to find a mains supply.

I just don't get why people moan about using 110. I've used it ever since I started in the 80's. To be honest mostly these days I don't work on big sites ,more residential work where 240 is ok but 110 is fine anywhere