Using a European charger and batteries in the U.S

[Lime green]

Has anyone used a European AC battery charger in the U.S.?  I'm assuming Festool batteries sold in Europe are the same batteries used in North America but will a simple outlet/plug adapter be sufficient to use in 110 outlets?

 

[alltracman78]

I would assume the charger is 240 volts. Which means you can't just plug it into a US 120 volt outlet.
You need a 240 volt outlet, preferably a 20 amp one. Or you need to get a voltage converter that will convert 120 to 240.
You also need an adapter that will physically plug into the US outlet and allow the European outlet to plug into it. That part is separate from the voltage conversion.

 

[xedos]

take a look at the rating plate on the charger - it will tell you the electrical rating , or range if it is dual voltage.

 

[Lime green]

I would assume the charger is 240 volts. Which means you can't just plug it into a US 120 volt outlet.
You need a 240 volt outlet, preferably a 20 amp one. Or you need to get a voltage converter that will convert 120 to 240.
You also need an adapter that will physically plug into the US outlet and allow the European outlet to plug into it. That part is separate from the voltage conversion.

Okay, it sounds like it's probably not worth bothering with at that point.  Thanks.

 

[TinyShop]

I'm confused. Just acquire a 120V Festool charger. That's the beauty of rechargeable devices: no matter what region of the world they are sold in, all you need is a charger from your region to charge the associated  batteries (to allow you to then make use of that device/tool/whatever in your region).

 

[Lime green]

I'm confused. Just acquire a 120V Festool charger. That's the beauty of rechargeable devices: no matter what region of the world they are sold in, all you need is a charger from your region to charge the associated  batteries (to allow you to then make use of that device/tool/whatever in your region).

I'm looking at a packaged deal that comes with the Euro charger, if I bought the 120v charger, it wouldn't be a worth it.

 

[sancho57]

i lived in the UK from 2013-2017 I took my USA FT with me.

I used them with a tranny no problem.

I also bought some FT over there.

When it came to me to move back to the US, Since I already had US charger, I gave my Euro charger to a buddy and kept the tool and batteries. I still use them  as of yesterday

 

[Crazyraceguy]

i lived in the UK from 2013-2017 I took my USA FT with me.

I used them with a tranny no problem.

I also bought some FT over there.

When it came to me to move back to the US, Since I already had US charger, I gave my Euro charger to a buddy and kept the tool and batteries. I still use them  as of yesterday

Did you buy the 110v job-site stuff? or is that even available to "regular people"? How does that work?
Do contractors have to do something special to buy the 110v tools? or is it that you just have to be aware of it and get the correct thing as a homeowner?

 

[Coen]

You need a 240 volt outlet, preferably a 20 amp one.

Lol why? The chargers come with Europlug... means max 2.5A

 

[nicolasbvillegas]

i lived in the UK from 2013-2017 I took my USA FT with me.

I used them with a tranny no problem.

I also bought some FT over there.

When it came to me to move back to the US, Since I already had US charger, I gave my Euro charger to a buddy and kept the tool and batteries. I still use them  as of yesterday

I'm in Europe now and I have a US Festool Battery charger. Can you confirm that you used your US charger in Europe (with a transformer) with no issues? I've done this with other tools but the US Festool charger specifically says 60 Hz and a transformer only takes care of the voltage issue, not the frequency. Of course if I ask Festool, they're going to tell me to follow the label/instructions. I'd rather not buy a european charger if I don't have to.

 

[Coen]

The rectifier isn't going to care about 50 or 60 Hz.