I am a construction worker I am being sent to Germany to work on a project. I know electronics purchased in the United States don't work in foregn countries with out a converter due to differences in the power they use. what about power tools?
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the tool itself will work,as long as you have an adapter to plug it in
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Most equipment in building sites is 110V volts in Europe , its run off step down transformers to Isolate power tools etc
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If you have power tools get a local power strip in Germany. The operating range of the powertools should handle the voltage range of the place you will be working at. Call the place of work(your contractor) who gave you the job. They will definitely answer your question. I am sure you are not the first person they've hired, and you are not the last person. They'll be the best people for you to ask. Best of Luck. Bon Voyage. P.S.: There is a link below... check it out. Hope this helps Bud.
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No, if they use power, you need a converter. Nothing with an American plug will work. Well actually they may work, but they will blow the power. All of the electric things you buy in Japan work in regular American outlets, but you have to have a voltage converter, or else you will be hitting the breaker switch all day.
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hi the circles are different in Germany, it might work with a converter, but is very questionable. the best bet is you buy German tools in Germany. enjoy your stay in Germany!! Helga
