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That particular unit is 120v for US mains power Mark. Mains voltage in the UK is 240v


I am not aware of any similar converters available in the UK. If there were I am sure I would have heard of them because many people would like a relatively cheap way to convert to VS. The usual route to conversion in the UK is a three phase motor and inverter which, as Eamonn says, would cost more than the lathe.


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