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  • 23-08-2013 4:30am
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    the woodworker
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    Hi I have ordered a cordless porter cable 20v max lithium ion drill/driver from the states and I was wondering will I be able to charge it here in ireland. I am posing this question because america have 2 pin plugs as we have 3. Is it as simple as to use a travel adapter or will I have to rewire the charger.


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    galwaydude18
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    the woodworker wrote: »
    Hi I have ordered a cordless porter cable 20v max lithium ion drill/driver from the states and I was wondering will I be able to charge it here in ireland. I am posing this question because america have 2 pin plugs as we have 3. Is it as simple as to use a travel adapter or will I have to rewire the charger.

    You will need to use a 110v transformer with the charger as American tools are 110v. You can take the American plug off and put an end on it to suit a transformer


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    the woodworker
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    galwaydude18 wrote: »
    You will need to use a 110v transformer with the charger as American tools are 110v. You can take the American plug off and put an end on it to suit a transformer

    Will the battries charge the same or will they have less power?


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    galwaydude18
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    the woodworker wrote: »
    Will the battries charge the same or will they have less power?

    They will charge fine. I have a dewalt pinner from America and changed the plug and the batteries charge perfect for me


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    the woodworker
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    galwaydude18 wrote: »
    They will charge fine. I have a dewalt pinner from America and changed the plug and the batteries charge perfect for me

    So if I rewirre a 110v plug onto the power cord and use a 110v transformer they will charge fine. Thanks for your help


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    galwaydude18
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    the woodworker wrote: »
    So if I rewirre a 110v plug onto the power cord and use a 110v transformer they will charge fine. Thanks for your help

    Ya that's it. They will b 110% fine. As I said earlier in have a dewalt pinner for. America and put 110v plug on it and use a transformer with the charger and never had a moments bother with it.


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