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s3rialthriller
Nov 28, 2016, 02:54 AM
I would like to purchase a specific power tool (Groove cutter) not available in my country but would like to import it from a country were the power source is different (220V 60Hz) and to then change the power plug to suit my own country (230V 50Hz).

Going by a bit of Googling I have found that it may not be a problem but seeing as the tool is quite expensive I would like to ask and be sure that it would safely be able to handle the small change in power and difference in frequency.

Thanks

hfcarson
Nov 28, 2016, 05:04 AM
Why not ask the manufacturer of the tool? You could then check on the
warranty should damage occur...