On Thu, 6 Apr 2017 18:53:23 -0000 (UTC)
Martin Gregorie  wrote:

> On Thu, 06 Apr 2017 10:49:00 +1200, Bill McGarrity wrote:
>
> > Another thing, why would contractors purchase equipment that doesn't
> > operate on the country's standard voltage and also a frequency mismatch.
> >
> Because some brands have quite a cult following.
>
> DeWalt circular saws and other power tools are a good example.

 They can be had in 240V and 110V versions with otherwise identical
specs - SOP it's a safety thing.

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