mastercabman
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Because the Kapex is a stationary tool no need for plug-itIceclimber said:
Power Cord Nonsense
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Sparktrician
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mastercabman said:
The RAS and the OF 2200 both have fixed power cords, and neither is a stationary tool...
jonny round boy
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Sparktrician said:
The RAS was designed & engineered before the plug-it was developed. Same with the other older tools.
The OF2200, doesn't have a plug-it, because it can potentially draw more current than the plug-it can handle. Same with the Kapex, which is 1600W.
The highest powered tool that has a plug-it is, I think, the OF1400.
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jonny round boy said:
Absolutely true.
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I use a power strip off my dust extractor and
leave the cords attached to each sander, saw, etc......
[wink]
leave the cords attached to each sander, saw, etc......
[wink]
Iceclimber
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Idk my Kapex can be pretty mobile at times.
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Coloured tape kills confusion.
Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. I think the difference is that in the U.K. the 110v systems are actually a two-phase variant. Meaning, there are actually two hots, splitting the voltage to 55v on each leg, further reducing the likelihood of a fatal amperage being driven through a person's body. In the U.S., we have a one hot, one neutral system, meaning the hot is carrying the full 110v.
I've been hit across the chest from a 440v generator while troubleshooting. I made the mistake of placing one hand on a bulkhead and one in the control panel as the ship took a hard roll. Knocked me on my arse, but luckily it was at no-load, so no amps.
I've been hit across the chest from a 440v generator while troubleshooting. I made the mistake of placing one hand on a bulkhead and one in the control panel as the ship took a hard roll. Knocked me on my arse, but luckily it was at no-load, so no amps.
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jplemons said:
The only load that matters is the one created by your body. End of story.
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Not 100% sure, but I think it has something to do with when deciding the voltage. The voltage couldn't be guaranteed to be 100% constant so there is a plus or minus 10% allowance
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elfick said:
Look at IEC 60038 for some clarity on this. The residential voltage in my region seems to be pretty consistent at 120-125 VAC at 59.99 Hz (measured). Another reference source is http://www.electrical-installation.org/enwiki/Definition_of_voltage_ranges.
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My voltage in Canada is sitting at 119VAC and 59.99 at the moment. It will drop to about 117 tonight as load increases.
You should just go to these on all your tools.
Make your own cords out of 12.2 with ground for everything. (that one skinny cord is the festool cord off of my domino, just in case I want a "light" cord, I NEVER use it)
You should just go to these on all your tools.
Make your own cords out of 12.2 with ground for everything. (that one skinny cord is the festool cord off of my domino, just in case I want a "light" cord, I NEVER use it)
I lived on my uncle's farm during WWII. Shortly aftr the war started (for USA), most farms in the area went to electric fences. Part of the reason was to save on wire. The electricity for the single wire fence (as opposed to 3,4 or 5 wires for non -electrified) was very low voltage and amperage. I don't remember how much, but it was enough to give livestock a nasty surprise when they became curious about the corn or clover just out of their reach on the other side.
I was 10 when the war started, so i was probably 11 or 12 when we installed electric fences. Now, what red blooded young boy can possibly resist temptation of giving his buddies a jolting surprise once in awhile. Down the road from our farm the neighbor lived all week in NYC. During sumer, they were neighbors full time. Their children were the same age as my brother and me and often, would have a few of their city friends up to the farm, out of their own natural environment.
I was more interested in working with the livestock and all the rest of the necessary chores of farm life than playing around at mere child's games as these strangers from afar. Working in the cow barn nearly every morning, i was frequently found to be wearing knee high waterproof rubber boots. When thru with the barn chores, if nothing was pressing out in the crop fields, or other barn chores, I sometimes would venture down to the swimmin' hole where all the other kids were playing. I soon found out that i could step over the electric fence wire by holding the wire with my hand and stepping over and not get shocked >>> provided i was wearing my rubber boots. I was very often a very thoughtful young man and should i notice one of our new city friends approaching and fairy certain they were heading for the same spot along the riverbank as I was head, i would wait for them. As we approached the fence, i would merely grab the wire and step over, saying nothing about the impending doom awaiting the unsuspecting greenhorns should they put their hands on the wire. Of course, I. being the gentleman that i was, i laughed with great glee, just to let them know they were not about to die ;D :
:. The next step was to show them how safe it was to grab the wire properly. OOPS!!!!!. "I forgot! I have rubber boots on so I'm not grounded. I am so sorry." I would then, let the "victim" try it while wearing my boots. about the time they would get comfortable and willing to really hold onto the wire to show others just how safe it was to hold the wire, Yours Truly would grab an arm or shoulder. Oh how they would jump! [big grin]
We farm kids had other surprises along the way that I won't get into for this thread. For some, I guess i am lucky to be alive. The luck being that i was not only the fastest runner in the crowd, I was also very smart>>> i never played those games with anybody bigger and faster than me. ;D ;D ;D
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I was 10 when the war started, so i was probably 11 or 12 when we installed electric fences. Now, what red blooded young boy can possibly resist temptation of giving his buddies a jolting surprise once in awhile. Down the road from our farm the neighbor lived all week in NYC. During sumer, they were neighbors full time. Their children were the same age as my brother and me and often, would have a few of their city friends up to the farm, out of their own natural environment.
I was more interested in working with the livestock and all the rest of the necessary chores of farm life than playing around at mere child's games as these strangers from afar. Working in the cow barn nearly every morning, i was frequently found to be wearing knee high waterproof rubber boots. When thru with the barn chores, if nothing was pressing out in the crop fields, or other barn chores, I sometimes would venture down to the swimmin' hole where all the other kids were playing. I soon found out that i could step over the electric fence wire by holding the wire with my hand and stepping over and not get shocked >>> provided i was wearing my rubber boots. I was very often a very thoughtful young man and should i notice one of our new city friends approaching and fairy certain they were heading for the same spot along the riverbank as I was head, i would wait for them. As we approached the fence, i would merely grab the wire and step over, saying nothing about the impending doom awaiting the unsuspecting greenhorns should they put their hands on the wire. Of course, I. being the gentleman that i was, i laughed with great glee, just to let them know they were not about to die ;D :
:. The next step was to show them how safe it was to grab the wire properly. OOPS!!!!!. "I forgot! I have rubber boots on so I'm not grounded. I am so sorry." I would then, let the "victim" try it while wearing my boots. about the time they would get comfortable and willing to really hold onto the wire to show others just how safe it was to hold the wire, Yours Truly would grab an arm or shoulder. Oh how they would jump! [big grin]We farm kids had other surprises along the way that I won't get into for this thread. For some, I guess i am lucky to be alive. The luck being that i was not only the fastest runner in the crowd, I was also very smart>>> i never played those games with anybody bigger and faster than me. ;D ;D ;D
Tinker
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Great story Tinker!
I am sure you have lots of stories.
I am sure you have lots of stories.
