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Does anyone here know when the UK version of the UDM will be released. I`ve had various e-mail replies from Autopia stating that it would be released in`the fall` (2007!!!) and others stating that the release date has been put back. I then received a message saying release date would be spring (2008), now just received a message stating the release date has been put back again.:angry
Should I wait or buy an alternative polisher??
Steve
My advice - don`t bother, buy a US version + converter, this is what I did. Even after summing up UDM price, big shipping price, and converter price I saved much money in comparison if I was buying Meguiar`s G220 Volt (which is basically the same machine as UDM).
Regarding the UDM European version - I`ve read some DavidB posts in the forum - he mentioned they probably won`t release it at all - instead they`re looking for lightweight power converter that will come together with UDM to Europeans. They are also considering integrating it into a UDM body if it will be small enough. And I`m sure, it`s price in Europe would be pretty much the same as G220`s...
Well, I`m tired of waiting for a year, I simply bought a UDM 110V + 1000W converter + 25 feet extension cord, and I`m happy to say I`ve saved some money ;)
Thank you for the advice. As you say, I think I`ll buy a US spec model and the equipment to convert it to work in the UK.
Steve
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Originally Posted by Domas
Why 1000W and not 500W?? Is there a difference??
Well, I havent found anything between 300W and 1000W in the store :D (UDM is 500W)
Anyway, that "1000W" is actually "800W" (some kind of advertisement trick). So I doubt the 500W transformer would actually produce full 500 Watts, I`d better buy at least 600W or 700W if I can find it.
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Originally Posted by Domas
Do you think that it is better to buy a 600W or 700W instead of 500W that i have now?is their a possibility to make my UDM works faster??(it is a cheap 500W transformer)
I don`t know... If you already have 500W transformer, try to find out somehow if it really produces the "Real" 500W, if not, I think your UDM will be less powerful and I`m not sure if smaller wattage is healthy for the motor...Quote:
Originally Posted by pampos
You`re saying your transformer is cheap, how much did you pay for it?
Mine 1000W (actual 800W) costed $90, so not very cheap, but not expensive either (Made in China, of course :)) You can also identify a better quality transformer by its weight, if it`s light, it`s crap, unless it`s 50W or so transformer. My 800W weights 9 kg (20 lbs).
I finally took a G220, @ polishedbliss.co.uk webstore...
How much did you pay for it including shipping?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sebony
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Originally Posted by Domas
OK it was very cheap ($55 Made in China).So i think I`m going to buy a 1000W for sure... :D
I wouldn`t rush so much... try to find out its real wattage, maybe it is really 500W, so you may not need to buy a new one.Quote:
Originally Posted by pampos
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Originally Posted by Domas
thanks for the infos.i thought that my transformer was OK but now i have to check it for sure.
Thanks once again.:xyxthumbs
Good question, as I take the opportunity to take a lot more stuff.
I took the package @ 169gbp, but got 10% off on my total order, and 20gbp of shipping.:woot2:
Package included G220, 2 LC pads of 100mm, 3 of 165mm, 3M scotch, and the backing plates.Quote:
Originally Posted by Domas