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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Martin Sambrook on March 04, 2005, 08:21:00 am

Title: Spotting machines from the U.S.
Post by: Martin Sambrook on March 04, 2005, 08:21:00 am

Hi guys n gals

i know very little about the electrical side of things so hopefully someone here can advise me on whever its possible to buy a spotter from the u.s. and convert to our electrics. With the exchange rate as it is you can get a brand new one for around £200 which is as far as ive seen is half the price of buying one in the UK.
Any comments appreciated

Martin

Title: Re: Spotting machines from the U.S.
Post by: mark_roberts on March 04, 2005, 09:24:04 am

You will need to get the manufacturer to change the components to 240volt or you could use a 100volt transformer but too much hassle IMO. 

Dont forget shipping, duty and of course VAT and what about servicing and spare parts?

Mark

Title: Re: Spotting machines from the U.S.
Post by: Martin Sambrook on March 04, 2005, 09:31:05 am

Mark,
all good points. I havnt looked into the shipping costs, vat etc, probably would bring it close to the prices here i suppose.

thanks

Martin