UK Question

[imported_vindaloo]

I have to run ext to transformer & PC plugged in to transformer as my PC has the 2 pin US & the tran has the 2 pin US socket. Not had any probs at all

[AndyC]

Late entrant to this one guys!



Costs;



PC7424 from autopia $135.95 (approx £75.00)

Transformer from Newmarket Transformers £53.00

Backing plate from autopia $16.95 (about £9.50)

Meguiars pads approx £13 each x 4 so £52.00

Duty (B******ds!!) £25.00



Total cost around £215.00



Results..........priceless



No pics as I forgot to buy film for camera - bang head against wall .



Seriously, the PC is a must buy tool. For sure it`s expensive @ around £200 (and I`ll most likely get some Lake pads at some stage) but the results are awesome. I managed to remove I`d say around 80% of the swirls which have been bugging me so much - and that it`s not a higher success is more than likely down to my inexperience with the PC.



Do it - you will not regret it!

[RTE60]

Does that include shipping?

[AndyC]

I lied - sorry. PC cost £135 including shipping so total actually around £275.

[imported_vindaloo]

Mine cost (at todays rates) £135 inc shipping, duty & UPS handling charges (get it through customs etc) but that includes backing plate & 6" counterweight (Coastal)

Not much to choose really. Support Autopia if there is not much different.

[Lowejackson]

The extentsion cable thing - not sure why. I have seen several people at work using small 110v transformers and all use the 110v extension cables. If I get the chance I will find out.

[imported_pugoman]

I`ve gone and done it!



Just ordered my PC from the Autopia shop. Bought the basic PC plus the 5" flexi backing plate. I`m gonna get some Megs pads from Alex once I`ve got it. Cost was $194.90 inc. shipping. I think that is approx. £115. When it arrives, I`ll let you know what the Import Duty and VAT comes to.

[RTE60]

Its so tempting with the good exchange rate at the moment. Looks like there another item on my ever increasing list of detailing supplies

[imported_pugoman]

Had an email from Autopia earlier - my PC is on it`s way already! Excellent service from Autopia - fully recommended!



It`s like waiting for Christmas all over again!!!!!

[AndyC]

Another question`s popped up here ref the actual use of the PC.



I have the 1 KVA Newmarket transformer. I plugged my extension cable into the mains and then I have to run a further extension from this to the transformer. I plug the PC into the transformer and I`m still here so assume this is the right way?



Reason for 2 extension reels is that my garage is behind my house and I have to run the cable up the garden, over the fence, behind & up the side of mine & neighbour`s garage, through a gate and across neighbour`s drive to get to mine.....



.....and yes, I am thinking of putting electrics into the garage!

[imported_vindaloo]

Andy, tapping into the Streetlights might be easier, by the sound of it:scared :scared :scared

[togwt]

Quote: UK question



Are you getting a power loss with this long a run or are you using a heavy gauge extension cable (14G)?

Maybe the street lights might be a good option ;-)





~One man’s opinion / observations~





~Hope this helps~





Experience unshared; is knowledge wasted…/



justadumbarchitect * so i question everything*

[AndyC]

Everything seems OK. The lead running from the mains socket is a heavy duty reel which I`ve had for a while and was bought precisely for use with tools etc. It`s 30 metres long. The 2nd lead which goes from this to the transformer (can`t bring myself to call it a tranny - images of guys trying to be gals springs to mind!) is 15 metres and was simply a general use extension lead.



PC seemed to work fine although I am thinking of getting a longer, heavier duty cable for now until I can run power from house into garage.

[Lowejackson]

If you have not got one, get one of those power trip things. Long day, cannot think what they are called.

[imported_vindaloo]

Residual Current Device (RCD) circuit breaker