Need help to determine the supply voltage

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The discussion revolves around determining the supply voltage required for a drill that lacks clear labeling or documentation. Participants explore various methods to identify the voltage, including research on regional standards and suggestions for practical approaches to find the information.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes that the only information available on the drill is the factory name and address, leading to a suggestion that the supply voltage in Switzerland is typically 230 V at 50 Hz.
  • Another participant expresses concern about the type of plug on the drill, questioning whether it might be an adapter since the plug appears to be female.
  • A later reply indicates that the drill may indeed have an adapter, suggesting that this could clarify the voltage issue.
  • One participant recommends checking the manual or product specifications, contacting the manufacturer, or using a multimeter to measure the voltage of the power source associated with the drill.
  • There is a suggestion to consult with an electrician or take the drill to a hardware store if other methods fail, emphasizing the importance of knowing the correct voltage for safe operation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the exact supply voltage for the drill, and multiple approaches to finding the information are discussed without resolution.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty regarding the plug type and the potential use of an adapter, which may affect the voltage determination. There is also a lack of definitive documentation or specifications available for the drill.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for individuals facing similar challenges with electrical appliances lacking clear voltage specifications, as well as those interested in practical troubleshooting methods for electrical devices.

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I've inherited a drill and I have no idea what voltage is required to run this thing. The image below displays all the information available. I've also unscrewed the top and found no clues inside. Ditto for the website. Long shot: Does anyone know what the supply voltage of this thing might be, or how I should go about finding it? I don't have an adjustable power supply, btw.

Thanks!

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Hi gnurf! :smile:

I just looked up what you have there.
It turns out the wording and numbers you have are just the name and address of the factory in Switzerland.

Then I looked up the supply voltage that is used in Switzerland, which is 230 V at 50 Hz.
This is the same as it is everywhere in Europe.

The only thing bothering me is the plug that's on it.
Plugs are always male and never female.
Is it possible you have an adapter to go with it?

According to wikipedia Switzerland normally uses plugs of type C and J.
And only in old installations type E.
But none of those appear to match the plug you have (that is female!? :confused:).

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http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2a/J_plug.jpg/100px-J_plug.jpg
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Hi I_Like_Serena, thanks a lot for your effort. After staring blankly at the drill for a while I realized there were more movable parts, and so I found this:

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Case closed! :)
 
gnurf said:
Hi I_Like_Serena, thanks a lot for your effort. After staring blankly at the drill for a while I realized there were more movable parts, and so I found this:

Case closed! :)

Hah! That looks a lot like an adapter.

Enjoy! :wink:
 


I would suggest starting by looking at the manual or product specifications for the drill. If those are not available, you can try reaching out to the manufacturer for more information. If that is not possible, you can try using a multimeter to measure the voltage of the battery or power cord that came with the drill. If you are still unable to determine the voltage, you can try consulting with an electrician or taking the drill to a hardware store for assistance. It is important to know the correct voltage in order to safely operate the drill and avoid damaging it. Good luck!
 

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