110v v 230v tools

[hubsy]

Hi Guys,

Working in shops and offices.

Company is insisting using 110v tools and where possible, battery equipment.

I would have thought that 230v + 30mA RCd would be more than safe.

Believe that the 17th edition relaxed the rules on 110v tools (55-0-55)

Your thoughts gents please.

 

[spark 68]

Hi Guys,

Working in shops and offices.

Company is insisting using 110v tools and where possible, battery equipment.

I would have thought that 230v + 30mA RCd would be more than safe.

Believe that the 17th edition relaxed the rules on 110v tools (55-0-55)

Your thoughts gents please.

It did indeed, but, and it is a big but, ultimately it is up to the main contractor/companies who have the final say, and if after they have done their risk assessments etc..etc. they as company policy require 110V tools (55-0-55) then that is what you will have to use if you are working for them.
When in Rome and all that.

 

[telectrix]

apart from the safety aspect, a 3.3KVA transformer is ideal for clouting plumbers with.

 

[shanky887614]

a lot of sites wont allow use off 230v tools onsite, usually your allowed to charge drills in site cabins (or in a panel if you have the right key)

 

[Silly Sausage]

Have a look at this...
Construction - Electrical safety in buildings industry health & safety

 

[shanky887614]

better to go battety route because then you dont have to bother with pat testing

a mate off mine agrees, saves him a fortune in stickers

 

[Risteard]

Believe that the 17th edition relaxed the rules on 110v tools

It also states that the use of the Reduced Low Voltage system (110V with either 55V or 63.5V to Earth) is "strongly preferred".

 

[Stroppy]

Yes? Well I "strongly prefer" 240v tools, as I can just plug them in!

 

[Silly Sausage]

Yes? Well I "strongly prefer" 240v tools, as I can just plug them in!

Yeah, but you look like an amateur.
You need big red Hiltis with yellow plugs on them to look like a Pro!