[Robert2k]

Hi, I've just bought a 110v skyVac vacuum and was just wondering what I need to connect this 110v 3 pin connector up to a customers 240v electric socket  Starting to wish I got the 240volt version now lol

Thanks

[Spruce]

Hi, I've just bought a 110v skyVac vacuum and was just wondering what I need to connect this 110v 3 pin connector up to a customers 240v electric socket  Starting to wish I got the 240volt version now lol

Thanks

You need a 230v vacuum. You can purchase a step-down transformer, but I expect I will be cheaper to replace the vacuum cleaner. A step-down transformer needs to be able to comfortably handle the power demands of your 110v unit.

[Splash & dash]

Hi, I've just bought a 110v skyVac vacuum and was just wondering what I need to connect this 110v 3 pin connector up to a customers 240v electric socket  Starting to wish I got the 240volt version now lol

Thanks

They cost around £400 last time I looked at them , might be able to get a secondhand one from a tool hire shop that’s what I did years ago , or a genie will do it
You need a 230v vacuum. You can purchase a step-down transformer, but I expect I will be cheaper to replace the vacuum cleaner. A step-down transformer needs to be able to comfortably handle the power demands of your 110v unit.

[Stoots]

You didn't think that purchase through 

As above you need a transformer or may as well get a 110 genny. Will be safer than 240 at least.

[Mattymarske]

Have a Google, prices not too bad at toolstation or screwfix 👍

[Smudger]

May not be powerful enough - you might need a 5 KVa

[Stoots]

Thing is even a 5ka transformer may only provide 2500w of continuous power.

Also it may require a 16amp 240v circuit if trying to run at full power.

Plus do you want to lug it about?

It might be worth just getting a big generator then you don't have to rely on mains at all. Or bite the bullet and sell the 110 vac and buy a 240 one.

[Splash & dash]

Thing is even a 5ka transformer may only provide 2500w of continuous power.

Also it may require a 16amp 240v circuit if trying to run at full power.

Plus do you want to lug it about?

It might be worth just getting a big generator then you don't have to rely on mains at all. Or bite the bullet and sell the 110 vac and buy a 240 one.

If doing site work you cannot use a 240 volt vac must be 110

[Robert2k]

Thanks for replies.  I decided to buy a 110 volt generator. Its the same generator skyVac was selling as a package for the mighty atom which i own but the 110v version so hopefully it works ok.

[Stoots]

Thing is even a 5ka transformer may only provide 2500w of continuous power.

Also it may require a 16amp 240v circuit if trying to run at full power.

Plus do you want to lug it about?

It might be worth just getting a big generator then you don't have to rely on mains at all. Or bite the bullet and sell the 110 vac and buy a 240 one.

If doing site work you cannot use a 240 volt vac must be 110

I know but I didn't know he was doing site work.

[Splash & dash]

Thing is even a 5ka transformer may only provide 2500w of continuous power.

Also it may require a 16amp 240v circuit if trying to run at full power.

Plus do you want to lug it about?

It might be worth just getting a big generator then you don't have to rely on mains at all. Or bite the bullet and sell the 110 vac and buy a 240 one.

If doing site work you cannot use a 240 volt vac must be 110

I know but I didn't know he was doing site work.

I have no idea what work he’s doing but just thought it’s worth mentioning that 240 would not be allowed on a site so this could reduce his work choices

[Spruce]

Thing is even a 5ka transformer may only provide 2500w of continuous power.

Also it may require a 16amp 240v circuit if trying to run at full power.

Plus do you want to lug it about?

It might be worth just getting a big generator then you don't have to rely on mains at all. Or bite the bullet and sell the 110 vac and buy a 240 one.

If doing site work you cannot use a 240 volt vac must be 110

I know but I didn't know he was doing site work.

I have no idea what work he’s doing but just thought it’s worth mentioning that 240 would not be allowed on a site so this could reduce his work choices

If I got asked to clear the gutters of a small business unit on an industrial site, would I be able to use my 230v vacuum to do the job? In other words, where is the line drawn between using 110v and 230v?

I appreciate that construction sites require 110v. What's a construction site? We have another new estate being built near us. I would imagine that the construction crews would use 110v power tools, but I haven't been on site to see what they use. But once the houses are complete, then I can use my 230v equipment.

Our neighbour has added a dormer room upstairs in his attic.  The guys who did the job used 230v tools.

[Splash & dash]

Thing is even a 5ka transformer may only provide 2500w of continuous power.

Also it may require a 16amp 240v circuit if trying to run at full power.

Plus do you want to lug it about?

It might be worth just getting a big generator then you don't have to rely on mains at all. Or bite the bullet and sell the 110 vac and buy a 240 one.

If doing site work you cannot use a 240 volt vac must be 110

I know but I didn't know he was doing site work.

I have no idea what work he’s doing but just thought it’s worth mentioning that 240 would not be allowed on a site so this could reduce his work choices

If I got asked to clear the gutters of a small business unit on an industrial site, would I be able to use my 230v vacuum to do the job? In other words, where is the line drawn between using 110v and 230v?

I appreciate that construction sites require 110v. What's a construction site? We have another new estate being built near us. I would imagine that the construction crews would use 110v power tools, but I haven't been on site to see what they use. But once the houses are complete, then I can use my 230v equipment.

Our neighbour has added a dormer room upstairs in his attic.  The guys who did the job used 230v tools.

I was referring to building sites