110v to 240v converter

Kido250

I've just been given a router and router table however, the router has a 110v I think (round yellow plug) but I don't have a socket for it. The router table is a standard 240v. Is there an adapter or something I could use to convert the yellow round plug to a standard domestic plug? Thanks

chris_n

You need a site transformer.
https://www.screwfix.com/c/electrical-lighting/site-transformers/cat830094?cm_sp=managedredirect-_-electrical-_-transformer

On-the-coast

Yes… you can buy step down transformers on Amazon for £10 and up. 

For a router that’s powered 24/7 I wouldn’t trust a cheap no-brand one. 

You’ll waste a lot of energy using a transformer… personally I’d buy a new router. 

Is it really 110v?

What is this yellow round hole?   Are you confusing with DC power?

what exactly is written on back of router?

getmore4less

You need a 230-110 transformer

Check the rating required and if the  router is 110

grumbler

You need a transformer, e.g.

 

This one is 1.5kW, you don't need that much power.

If you cannot find a smaller one it can be cheaper to buy a 240V router.

Kido250

Would one of these work. https://www.wickes.co.uk/Defender-3kVA-110V-Portable-Transformer/p/146209#

The router wouldn’t be on all the time.just a couple of hours a day at the weekends. I’m assuming the fly lead we had for the caravan wouldn’t work.

grumbler

Kido250 said:

Would one of these work. https://www.wickes.co.uk/Defender-3kVA-110V-Portable-Transformer/p/146209#

Yes, it will.

The router wouldn’t be on all the time.just a couple of hours a day at the weekends. I’m assuming the fly lead we had for the caravan wouldn’t work.

It's the maximum power of the tools, not the power it consumes. My point was that the higher the maximum power, the bigger, heavier and (generally) more expensive is the transformer. This one is 18kg.

DanDare999

On-the-coast said:

Yes… you can buy step down transformers on Amazon for £10 and up. 

For a router that’s powered 24/7 I wouldn’t trust a cheap no-brand one. 

You’ll waste a lot of energy using a transformer… personally I’d buy a new router. 

Is it really 110v?

What is this yellow round hole?   Are you confusing with DC power?

what exactly is written on back of router?

It'll be the 110 volt plug. 

Any chance you can give us a link to a £10 site transformer?

When you say use 24/7 do you know the router the OP refers to is nothing to do with WiFi?

On-the-coast

DanDare999 said:

On-the-coast said:

Yes… you can buy step down transformers on Amazon for £10 and up. 

For a router that’s powered 24/7 I wouldn’t trust a cheap no-brand one. 

You’ll waste a lot of energy using a transformer… personally I’d buy a new router. 

Is it really 110v?

What is this yellow round hole?   Are you confusing with DC power?

what exactly is written on back of router?

It'll be the 110 volt plug. 

Any chance you can give us a link to a £10 site transformer?

When you say use 24/7 do you know the router the OP refers to is nothing to do with WiFi?

Thanks for clarifying. Unfortunately i read the first post as router in the IT sense (which strictly speaking does not have to be a Wifi broadcasting device).  Anyway the subsequent follow up made it clear that a rotating cutter tool was being referred to. Hopefully this mistaken post just makes everyone smile!
No... no site transformers for £10... although plenty of low-wattage devices on Amazon - but don't even think of using them for this purpose!

Risteard

If the router has a Reduced Low Voltage (RLV) 50Hz Centre-Tap Earthed (CTE) supply (55V to Earth and 110V between phases, or 63.5V to Earth for three-phase) then a site transformer will supply it fine. There will be losses through the transformer coil. Expect to pay from around £80 upwards for an RLV transformer. Be careful where you set it as it will get quite warm when energised. You may also find that the inrush current trips your circuit breaker when switched on.