Using US batteries in Europe?

[911$]

I have a few Festool 18V saws purchased in the USA but will be relocating to Spain - does anyone know - can I buy a European charger and continue to use the US batteries?

 

[Hipplewm]

https://www.festoolownersgroup.com/...-a-european-charger-and-batteries-in-the-u-s/

 

[TJ Cornish]

I have a few Festool 18V saws purchased in the USA but will be relocating to Spain - does anyone know - can I buy a European charger and continue to use the US batteries?

Yes.

 

[911$]

Thanks guys - sounds like a simple charger swap will do the trick.

Appreciate the posts.

 

[Sevian1s]

I’ve used a mix of US and European batteries without any big problems, but chargers are where things get tricky. A US charger on 230V will cook your battery. If you can find the right European charger, your US batteries should work fine. Some people look for adapters, but it’s easier to get the proper charger. I once tried an    in a similar setup, and it worked without issues.

 

[mino]

I’ve used US batteries in Europe without issues, but chargers are the real concern due to voltage differences. A proper step-down transformer helps, but a local charger is safer and more convenient.

All Festool batteries are the same worldwide, made in the same factories to the same standards.

With 18V this is even simpler. There was only ever one 18V Festool battery platform - the current one.

Festo/Festool had multiple battery platforms at 12V, including NiCd ones, the CXS/TXS "10.8V" one and a "big" 10.8V LiIon one. In addition to the current "new style" 12V packs. All those were "worldwide" as well. No geo-based market segmentation with Festo/Festool batteries.

So no, you cannot use "US batteries" in Europe as those do not actually exist. Can use the Festool ones though.
[cool]

/I know this is a bit redundant, but hope helps someone "non-electrified" reading this and wondering about "US batteries", "European batteries" and what not./

 

[Festdewalkita]

Thanks guys - sounds like a simple charger swap will do the trick.

Appreciate the posts.

If you look at the charger, it will tell you what the acceptable inputs are.  *Most* (these days), will accept 120 (110, 115) to 240 (220, etc) VAC, (50-60 Hz) and transform them to the DC the battery needs to charge.  It's the input you're worried about.

If the charger you're using will accept 120 all the way through 240, then all you have to worry about is the plug.

 

[Coen]

With 18V this is even simpler. There was only ever one 18V Festool battery platform - the current one.

Now that you say it; yeah.

Metabo did have 18V in NiMH