In the product description, its mentioned "Use of power converters for 220V not recommended" - risk of damaging the motor or reduced efficiency?
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When a power converter is used only the volts are converted, not the hertz (or cycles). 120v uses 60hz while 220v uses 50hz. Converting from 220 to 120 will cause a motor to run slower than intended, while converting from 120 to 220 will cause it to run faster than the manufacturer intended. Hope this helps!
732730
No. The motor is wired for 120Volt. If you have 220 volt power, Festool from Europe, Australia, India or South Africa distributes 220volt tools. Alternatively, you could get a step down transformer, 2500watt, to downgrade 220 volt to 110 volt. REMEMBER that 110volt works at 60 Hz while 220volt works at 50Hz. So the machine will run slower when you run it from 220 volt through a transformer. In short, if you have 220volt, buy 220 volt tools. They are superior to 110 volt.
1651415
this product is rated for 120 volts. i do not recommend it for heavy duty use, that is, 220 volts.
409457
Dont know if this is 220 but tHere would be very little to be gained by using 220 unless the motor is specifically wound for it. it won't make any difference it would just be adapted from a 110
776615
&#304; am using same way with 220v and no problem. By the way this is a very good product versus price.
1213356
Absolutely not. I suggest that you Google what blenders you could use with 220V.
1735446
It is not rated for 220V. You would likely need a 110-220V converter transformer.
897587
That particular 220 vac - 120 vac converter should NOT be used under any circumstances at any time: Several fires have already been reported by previous converter users here at Amazon and on other sites. In general, a good consumer-safe, non-burning 220 vac/120 vac converter will change the AC voltages from a Euro-standard down to US common ac voltages, but will NOT change the frequency. Your printer will usually work fine once it is plugged in to a 120 VAC source. Look on the back of the printer near the power cord hook-in to verify: My Epson printer, for example, is rated for BOTH 120 vac AND 220 VAC and for ALL frequencies between 50 Hz and 60 Hz. CHECK YOUR OWN PRINTER. Yours may be different. That particular 220 vac - 120 vac converter should NOT be used under any circumstances at any time: Several fires have already been reported by previous converter users here at Amazon and on other sites. In general, a good consumer-safe, non-burning 220 vac/120 vac converter will change the AC voltages from a Euro-standard down to US common ac voltages, but will NOT change the frequency. Your printer will usually work fine once it is plugged in to a 120 VAC source. Look on the back of the printer near the power cord hook-in to verify: My Epson printer, for example, is rated for... » Read More That particular 220 vac - 120 vac converter should NOT be used under any circumstances at any time: Several fires have already been reported by previous converter users here at Amazon and on other sites. In general, a good consumer-safe, non-burning 220 vac/120 vac converter will change the AC voltages from a Euro-standard down to US common ac voltages, but will NOT change the frequency. Your printer will usually work fine once it is plugged in to a 120 VAC source. Look on the back of the printer near the power cord hook-in to verify: My Epson printer, for example, is rated for BOTH 120 vac AND 220 VAC and for ALL frequencies between 50 Hz and 60 Hz. CHECK YOUR OWN PRINTER. Yours may be different. « Show Less
555412
Absolutely not. You will smoke the motor. Besides, a 220 volt plug is far different than a 110 plug. You wouldn't even be able to plug it in.
395289
If you get consumer electronics (in general, not just this one) and something rated for 220V blows up on 240V, send it back. The two are used almost interchangeably, even by engineers, and if it's not built to tolerate at least 10% more (which is more than the difference between those two) it shouldn't be in mass production to begin with. (tldr: don't sweat the difference)--A degreed Electrical Engineer
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I have always use only 120v. I never considered using 220v and I don't know how one would. Maybe there is a way it can be converted but don't know how that is done. I recommend inquiring with the company (Rigid) they were most helpful with a probblem I had. Sorry I cannot help more. bobb1935
831794
I would not recommend due to the contact pins on the battery where it makes contact to the equipment. I would use what is recommended and what battery comes with each equipment. Higher voltage will also burn the motor up.
587933
I'm not sure - never used it on anything other than 120V, but my guess is that it would not work or this could also result in damage to the motor.
655894
This model is a US 110 Volt Model for use in N America. It is not designed for or intended to be used on 220 Volt or other voltages, even with a transformer/inverter, as the voltage irregularity seen through these types of devices may impact the performance and longevity of the motor.
1168032
Well if you have 110 volts i don't see a problem. You have realize that they are American made and thus use the North American voltage. I hope this helps you out mate.Cheers
1347731
It works with 110VAC. It will not work with 220VAC - that will burn out the motor.
949794
You can with a very strong adapter/converter. Those are quite expensive though and it may be more worth it to just buy one in EU. I lived both in EU and USA---the motors burn out quickly with this much power when using a adapter/converter. Hope that helps!