I received my PC Nailer from the US this morning, however the charger is a 120v US version not dual voltage, and I want to change it. Was thinking that rather than buying the UK model which would either be the Stanley or Black and Decker then I could just change the power adapter on it. The rating of the current adapter is 120v 60hz 770ma, output of 20v 1A. However the UK versions are slightly different for B&D and Stanley they are US Version UK Version Was thinking of getting something like - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001159381316.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.45a66bceNzJeIa&algo_pvid=7d9330ae-94ea-4c45-baac-f128cd8e3545&algo_expid=7d9330ae-94ea-4c45-baac-f128cd8e3545-0&btsid=0b0a557216156484926828136e4e91&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_ What be the best to get? is that one ok?

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Changing the power adapter some guidance on what to select.

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I received my PC Nailer from the US this morning, however the charger is a 120v US version not dual voltage, and I want to change it. Was thinking that rather than buying the UK model which would either be the Stanley or Black and Decker then I could just change the power adapter on it.

The rating of the current adapter is 120v 60hz 770ma, output of 20v 1A.

However the UK versions are slightly different for B&D and Stanley they are

cadc4d5b8de9e1b602f50943981cd410-huge-img_c4561835f81f-1.jpg — US Version

a3a087d1ed79a6870987e2b850f06a88-huge-img_553f85738e3c-1.jpg — UK Version

Was thinking of getting something like - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001159381316.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.45a66bceNzJeIa&algo_pvid=7d9330ae-94ea-4c45-baac-f128cd8e3545&algo_expid=7d9330ae-94ea-4c45-baac-f128cd8e3545-0&btsid=0b0a557216156484926828136e4e91&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_

What be the best to get? is that one ok?

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I did manage to change the capacitors, fuse and varistor and it has been working well, the only issue now is I have to locate a suitable case for it.

Interestingly enough it is the same as the Black and Decker and the Stanley they produce for the UK market the only difference being the plug.
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I did manage to change the capacitors, fuse and varistor and it has been working well, the only issue now is I have to locate a suitable case for it.

Interestingly enough it is the same as the Black and Decker and the Stanley they produce for the UK market the only difference being the plug.
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