Grinder

[Theshed]

I have just bought myself a Bosch grinder. In my haste I failed to check and it is 750W 110 V.
It was bought in a clearance sale so non returnable. Can I just put a plug on or is there any way to convert to 240v ?

[Alan Drover]

I believe you can buy transformers to convert 230v AC to 110v AC. They're widely used in the building trade.

[gcc130]

As above, you will need a transformer. The grinder will have a yellow plug on it which won't fit 240v socket.
Transformers are not too expensive at screwfix and the like but may negate the saving you made on the grinder

[Theshed]

Yea, that what I was worried about.
I may have look for 2nd hand Transformer.

[Alchad]

The transformers are about £80 new from Screwfix, you might pick one up cheaper secondhand but unless it's local pickup postage will be a killer. Probably best to try and sell on EBay.

That's the problem with buying in haste, I picked up a "bargain' Mag Drill from an Amazon warehouse sale, turned out to be 110volts but box said 240volt! Amazon offered me money back but not a 240volt version, fortunately a friend had a spare transformer.