110v transformer start up current

[PEG]

get a 1.5kV tranny. who wants to lug a 3.3 all over the place.

...Not a problem,for a man who collects anvils...

Yep,a 1.5 would be a better bet. The problem with thinking that domestic only,means 230V,is you will end up with extension leads,then you may be working next to other trades,then the customers children come home to "check" how you're doing...for the sake of a couple of plugging moves,risks are reduced.

Sooner or later,you will be working at a customers property,with a 15th Wylex DB,and if the cordless isn't up to it,you may be up a ladder,drilling away,your lead trailing round the garden,when the neighbours kids decide to try skipping,with the new blue rope...

 

[Steve1412]

We used to have 110v wolf hammer drills with the tranny built into the steel carry case...they were great apart from getting a bit of a tingle when they got wet!!!!

 

[Will Russell]

Lot of decent answers! Ive got cordless tools already but sometimes you do just need the extra power and runtime of corded tools. I had thought about just downsizing to a 1.5kva to see if it would sort the problem but the thermistor idea sounds like a winner to me, will definitely be looking into it.

 

[paul291277]

i know its not my thread but am thinking of getting a cordless sds what it's like ,

18v SDS doesn't quite have the kick as a decent 110v but I've never had any problems (Have borrowed a 32v Hitachi that seemed as powerful as any 110v I've ever used). The convenience is key to me as long as you keep a spare battery on charge. No leads to drag around, no transformer if you're doing domestic, and no ********* unplugging your lead if you're on commercial