Posted By Smurfer Pretty much everything in my office runs on 240v. ;-)

Posted By Glyn Atkinson 110 volt equipment will always be preferable, but try telling that to bosses who have just bought the newest all singing all dancing machinery and tools at the machinery and tools fair with HUGE discounts without reference to H&S risk assessments - how many work for this type of person ??

Posted By Jeffrey Watt AJM Previous life. Most machines on floor were 3 phase 450V in a continually wet environment (polishing process) but sparky bits were enclosed in IP65 cabinets. Plugs/sockets were IP44 240V with a 30mA trip (RCD) back at the panel, which I think is safer than 110V centre tapped to earth without an RCD. The disruption on the heart of the 50Hz freq is what causes the muscle spasms (that still happens with 110V) and heart failure I believe, so I would feel happier with an RCD every time. All extension leads were IP44 on inertia reel (to facilitate quick and easy tidy up). Asked all contractors to phase in hand held battery powered tools within a year Sorry droning on, granny sucking eggs etc. Jeff