What is the voltage of a jigsaw?
What is the voltage of a jigsaw? |
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Voltage (or electrical potential energy) is the strength of an electric current.
Whereas the power of a corded jigsaw is determined by the wattage of the machine, the power of a cordless model is indicated by its voltage. |
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Corded jigsaws |
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However, when thinking about main-operated jigsaws, voltage is still important.
Corded jigsaws are available with a voltage of either 110 volts or 240 volts, however this difference in voltage does not result in a difference of power. |
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Instead, the voltage of a corded jigsaw specifies whether the tool can be plugged straight into the mains electricity supply or whether it will require a step-down transformer in order to run safely.
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Cordless jigsaws |
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For cordless jigsaws on the other hand, voltage is the primary measure of power.
The voltage of a cordless model will be between 12 and 36V. |
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The higher the voltage of a cordless jigsaw, the more powerful its motor and, therefore, the more efficient the tool will be.
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