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    Sizing Portable transformer for operating US 110V tools

    Here in the US , those Black metal enclosure units are advertised as step down or step up transformers . Large chain stores like SEARS sell them. Below US distributor of high end German power tools sells them for use with German 220v handheld woodworking tools. But it is referred to as a "...
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    Sizing Portable transformer for operating US 110V tools

    I am traveling to Sri Lanka to do some home renovation to family's ancestral home. Don't want to buy tools there cause it is a huge hassle and selection is limited. I did buy some power tools there but it is much more convenient and cheaper to take my American tools with me.
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    Sizing Portable transformer for operating US 110V tools

    The Hilti combihammer te-60 will see continuous use for 10 minutes though cause I need it to do chipping.
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    Sizing Portable transformer for operating US 110V tools

    Any of you familiar with this type of portable transformer? They are made in China. Above is 3kva , intermittent I assume. There is a 5kva one also.
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    Sizing Portable transformer for operating US 110V tools

    I checked with Hilti , they said 50hz not a problem. Don't think it's going to be an issue for Makita either but will call them. So 16 amp transformers are ok? I do not need 32 amps?
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    Sizing Portable transformer for operating US 110V tools

    The above Draper has 3.3kva intermittent rating. Continuous rating is 60% of that, which is about 1.9kva. The most powerful tools are the miter saw and chop saw, both of which are rated at 15 amps (each) , so about 1800 watts. So I should be ok? Can I suffice with 15amp or 16amp output or...
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    Sizing Portable transformer for operating US 110V tools

    Hello Need to run several American 110Volt tools on 220-240volt 50hz supply. What Kva rating transformer should I get? Below are list of tools: * Hilti TE-50 or TE-60 120 Volt 60hz 12.8 amps So that works out to about 1530watts (using an online wattage calculator) * Makita or...
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