110 or 240??

[Perfect Tiling]

Hi guys...in the process of ordering a Dewalt D24000 from Dave at Trade Tiler.

Just wondering if its best to go for the 110v or 240v. All my other tools are 240v as I've never had the inkling to apply for site work...but the coming few months may mean that all work is viable. Is there a difference in power between the two voltages or is it not noticeable. Thanks.

 

[White Room]

You would'nt want to plug in a 110v into 240v supply

 

[Gazzer]

Only tried the 110v version of the dewalt but I hear it is slightly down on wattage of the motor. That said I have never had any issues with motor slowing down with any tile I have cut so far.
I always advise 110v, I rarely take mine to site jobs but had I bought a 240v then a couple of sites that I diod use it on would have caused issues.
Down sides of 240 is you cant take it on most sites, yes you can argue that you have a breaker but if site agent says no then its no.
Down sides of 110v is you need a transformer when on private work, on site you just need a lead.

 

[Perfect Tiling]

Cheers for that whitebeam but surely it would just cut the tiles twice as fast.........ha ha :yikes:

 

[Perfect Tiling]

Thanks SR...planning to renew a couple of other tools in the future...mixer, drill etc so just trying to judge whether to jump ship from 240v and get all new stuff in 110v...don't have a transformer but know they are about £40. Most of my work is private and I must admit that that is what I prefer...rather deal with customers than site managers...and the customers give a good word if they are happy!

 

[Ian]

If you get 110 kit you have the option of doing both site and domestic, I don't do site work really but I'd be gutted if I lost a job or had to buy loads of new tools if the opportunity arose. Plus if you get a transformer with 4 outlets you can set your wet saw, grinder and mixing drill up in the morning( and still have a spare!) and it won't make a difference if you are on a site or in a customers garage!

 

[Stewart]

I always buy 110....... Who said you can only get electrocuted on site?

 

[merlecollins]

I'm just about done changing all my tools over from 110 to 240
The majority of my work is private now and what site work I do get I use 240V on no probs
Saying that I don't have the HSE Gestapo breathing down my neck like you lads on mainland UK:smilewinkgrin:

 

[doug boardley]

all 110v for me.

 

[diamondtiling]

110 all the time.
(and before you ask no you cant just change the plugs)

 

[dilz000]

I'm guessing if your purely domestic then 240? I don't plan on getting into site work lol

 

[Ken Bruty]

both for me, although if I can get the same tool in 110v for the same price, I'll always go 110v, and, there is a bit of difference in power, but not enough to worry about imo

 

[Perfect Tiling]

Thanks to all for the info...think it will be 110v. As I said I don't plan on doing site work but if that was the only option at the time then I would have to do it or be gutted as Brian said!!! My main concern was the possible lack of power but if its only slight then no worries...now....wheres that visa card....

 

[aph257]

i'm still reletively new tiler and have bought 240 as i plan only to do Domestic. if things change i'll change 'em.

 

[andy8758]

110V is not just safer - it is unlikely to cause death by electrocution. Hence many commercial sites refuse to allow 240V power tools.

Power is not determined by voltage, but by wattage. There is no reason why 240V power tools should be more "powerful" than 110V unless manufacturer has simply used inferior components in 110V version. However, power tools using 110V power will need components with a different resistance value (e.g. motor coils) in order to maintain the same power output.

You could say that this is just personal choice (whether to use 110V or 230V equipment) but I would assert that a modern trades professional would always tend to choose 110V power tools simply to improve personal safety - bear in mind how much more you use these tools than the average keen DIY-er.