Travel Transformers

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#1

Any recommendations for travel transformers to charge tool batteries

#2

First check if you need a transformer at all.
Many chargers accept multiple voltage inputs (e.g. 110/120V and 208/220V)
As an example my Milwaukee M12 chargers accept input voltages up to 240V
This should be marked on your charger under input voltage.

If they accept the higher (e.g. 220V) input - then all you need is a simple plug converter for the country you will visit.
I’m off to Europe next week and need 3 different plug converters (1 for the UK, 1 for Switzerland, and 1 for most of the other countries)

#3

Thanks
My friend wanted to know. so if you do have any recommendations and can let me know it would be appreciated.

#4

I’m not sure what recommendations you want. The plug configurations are different for different places - but the devices are pretty much a commodity item:

this one works for most of Europe:

http://www.amazon.com/Grounded-Universal-Schuko-Adapter-Germany/dp/B004SY5O5K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1464883531&sr=8-3&keywords=outlet+converter

this is for the UK

http://www.amazon.com/OREI-Grounded-Universal-Adapter-Singapore/dp/B004SCSV2U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1464883679&sr=8-2&keywords=outlet+converter+uk

For Switzerland

http://www.amazon.com/CKITZE-Grounded-Universal-Adapter-Switzerland/dp/B00BRYDDR0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1464883644&sr=8-3&keywords=outlet+converter+switzerland

For Brazil

http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Adapter-Brazil-Quality-Certified/dp/B00HKEI4H0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1464883710&sr=8-2&keywords=outlet+converter+brazil

For China, Australia - New Zealand , Argentina

http://www.amazon.com/Ceptics-Outlet-Adapter-Australia-Zealand/dp/B00K7DY8N0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464883756&sr=8-1&keywords=outlet+converter+australia

When I was in Japan - out hotels had outlet like the USA

For Israel

http://www.amazon.com/Ceptics-Grounded-Universal-Adapter-Israel/dp/B00E0O0BS8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1464884005&sr=8-2&keywords=outlet+converter+israel

For South Africa

http://www.amazon.com/Ceptics-Grounded-Universal-Adapter-Africa/dp/B007YLFNL4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464884195&sr=8-1&keywords=outlet+converter+south+africa

For India

http://www.amazon.com/Ceptics-Grounded-Universal-Adapter-India/dp/B007YLEQ58/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1464884207&sr=8-3&keywords=outlet+converter+india

I don’t have any other style - so if you or your friend is travelling anywhere else in the world - you may need to look up what style they use.

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#5

Thanks but both my Dewalt 20v (18) chargers Dremel and Ryobi input is 120

#6

Quel Domage as they say in France.
My Makita and Milwaukee chargers would appear to accept dual voltage inputs.

So I guess you will need a small travel transformer - no ideas on which one is best - but look at the charger’s output amps/wattage to match with the transformer

#7

That’s exactly why I asked if anyone has any to recommend amazon reviews say that they pop

#8

Your best bet is to leave the 110V chargers at home and buy a 220V charger in Europe (either 2-pin EU or 3-pin UK).
A cheap adapter will then convert 2-pin to 3-pin or vice-versa.

#9

@Big_Adam
What a good idea

They do sell multi input voltage Dewalt chargers with USA-style plugs:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/141933142664?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true

#10

I’d rather get a travel transformer which I can get more use than just one thing