220v to 100v transformer

**shan** · 17th February 2008, 13:34

I'm looking at getting a polisher in the US and i need a 220v to 100v Transformer to power it.
Anybody got one or know of what exactly i need.
Any help is greatly appreciated.

**glynn** · 17th February 2008, 13:42

if it has a round yellow plug with 3 pins inside it then i would say a 110 transformer. as the same for what builders use hope this helps

**Big Sig** · 17th February 2008, 13:54

You may need to change the plug on the US one, make sure its 110v, get a transformer from a builders merchants like "Bradfords" or similar. B&Q also sell them

**chrisgettings** · 17th February 2008, 14:35

i hope you are going to save over £50 on if you dont it's going to cost you more than you think

a small transformer and 1 lead is going to set you back around £50

**shan** · 17th February 2008, 17:50

The PC is $150 and the transformer http://www.voltageconverters.com/vol...onverters.html
I just need to find out what wattage it is. So as you can see it's a lot cheaper than the 150 quid for the UK one.
A lead is pennies.

**glynn** · 17th February 2008, 21:34

i got a transformer of ebay for £15

**Ste** · 18th February 2008, 10:13

Is the frequency OK too? US use 60 Hz, we use 50 Hz. Worth checking out IMO.

A 110 V tranny would be OK, if the frequency change isn't a problem.

Here's a Tatty one.

What power is the polisher?

Here's a lower power one, Low_power

Here's a Mid_range one.