Electrical advice needed

[TNhobbyfarmer]

Is this for the OP's piece of equipment? I missed where he posted it if it is.

Wondering the same thing. I never posted the manufacturer. It is not a Grizzly.

 

[teejk]

YESSSSS!!!!!

But some (notably B&D) do know a LOT more than the equipment manufacturer.

Can't trust B&D...he still beats his wife:laughing:...But you have a point on "advertised" hp. Never knew it was an issue on other than "universal" motors (those "whiny" ones found on portable power tools like routers and such).

 

[murphy1244]

Wondering the same thing. I never posted the manufacturer. It is not a Grizzly.

Diesel crawler gave you your answer on post #2 don't make it any harder than it is.

 

[teejk]

Wondering the same thing. I never posted the manufacturer. It is not a Grizzly.

Noted earlier...when it comes to electrical, the board lights up...usually with something that reminds me of "I wanted the time of day...several people told me how to take my watch apart and put it back together". With that out of the way I'll agree that you never did specify the brand nor the specs. You acquire a "vintage" machine? If so you might want to consider a "sparky"...that "old iron" was a lot different than the new stuff.

 

[dadster4]

Wondering the same thing. I never posted the manufacturer. It is not a Grizzly.

My bad... I got caught up in all the excitement and didn't notice that the Grizzly equipment was mentioned by someone else.
Turn off your computer and call your electrician relative :mur:

 

[buickanddeere]

Noted earlier...when it comes to electrical, the board lights up...usually with something that reminds me of "I wanted the time of day...several people told me how to take my watch apart and put it back together". With that out of the way I'll agree that you never did specify the brand nor the specs. You acquire a "vintage" machine? If so you might want to consider a "sparky"...that "old iron" was a lot different than the new stuff.

Watches operate on a little bitty battery, not 240VAC.

 

[hr3]

My bad... I got caught up in all the excitement and didn't notice that the Grizzly equipment was mentioned by someone else.
Turn off your computer and call your electrician relative :mur:

Same here....

 

[GregbkH]

I don't want to derail a thread, but have one question. I have a 1-1/2 HP table saw and can run on 120 ore 220. Any advantages on running 220? It is 110 right now and works fine.

One advantage is that it will free up some 120v circuits if any one else is using your shop. Another is that the motor may start faster. Otherwise, you will use the same amount of electricity (watts).

watts = volts x amps 120v x 14 amps = 1680 watts
240v x 7 amps = 1680 watts

 

[buickanddeere]

One advantage is that it will free up some 120v circuits if any one else is using your shop. Another is that the motor may start faster. Otherwise, you will use the same amount of electricity (watts).

watts = volts x amps 120v x 14 amps = 1680 watts
240v x 7 amps = 1680 watts

Less VD, Time to spin up to speed will be slightly less. Ability to carry brief overloads will be improved. Considering the "same sized" wiring and typical electrical service. If you take the existing wiring, motor, breaker panel and swap the breaker, receptacle, plug and motor to 240V from 120v.

 

[TNhobbyfarmer]

Diesel crawler gave you your answer on post #2 don't make it any harder than it is.

Agree but it has been fun watching the "experts" complicate things.