Hasn't a step-down transformer that is made for
use with power tools
in the UK been mentioned before? That would likely fit the need to a
it would.
"T". However, I don't know how easy it
is to find NEMA receptacles
in the UK, should the owner wish to keep the original line cord
intact.
2 pin sockets are farily easy to find, 3 pin ones a bit harde. I think
either RS componetns or Farnell sell some types, but at very high prices.
Surely, though, you can fidn these on Ebay or at a US components uspplier
who will ship them. IOne socet it not large or heavy.
-tony