I'm looking for ideas on how to create an adapter that would allow me to plug my 20V tools into a standard 230V wall outlet. I'm open to sacrificing a battery for the necessary connections and PCB to make it work. I usually rely on batteries, but they run out too quickly—especially when I recently had to grind tiles for my terrace, consuming an entire 4Ah battery per tile! Any advice would be appreciated! (P.S. I meant to say 230V in my title instead of 240V)
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If you're feeling adventurous and okay with potentially destroying a tool, you might try snagging a cheap 24V power supply, like a 100 amp one for about $50. The batteries run around 21 volts, so it's a bit of a gamble on what could happen!
Totally doable! There are off-the-shelf adapters or even designs you can 3D print. Just keep in mind that you'd need a robust power supply that can handle the 20V and provide enough current—like the 60 Amps your battery can deliver!
It’s probably going to be tricky since you're dealing with AC from the outlet and DC from the battery. You'd definitely need some kind of converter to make it work, which can complicate things.
Yeah, that converter is crucial. Otherwise, you won't get anywhere. Or the exact same problem applies to chargers too.
Dang, I had no idea it was that powerful—60 amps means you're looking at a 1200W inverter! That could get pretty bulky and pricey!