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Ttheoldwizard1 replied to the thread Question on converting/adaptor a 240v plug for 110v for 4 post lift.I think a big part of the issue is the length of the wire (and therefor the voltage drop) from the breaker panel, through the receptacle...
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Ttheoldwizard1 replied to the thread Question on converting/adaptor a 240v plug for 110v for 4 post lift.55 years ago I worked at Sears selling paint and compressors. Many 1 hp compressors came back because they would trip a 15A breaker/fuse !
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Ttheoldwizard1 reacted to The Cobbler's post in the thread Question on converting/adaptor a 240v plug for 110v for 4 post lift with
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Yup... I can easily blow a 15 amp breaker with my cheap Chinese mig welder when it's cranked up and I'm running beads. 20 amp holds... -
Ttheoldwizard1 reacted to whateg01's post in the thread Question on converting/adaptor a 240v plug for 110v for 4 post lift with Like.
We've discussed before manufacturers putting 5-15P on machines rated at 20A. Welders and air compressors come to mind.
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Ttheoldwizard1 replied to the thread The Local Hardware Store.When I vacation "up north", the town has a "Gil-Roy's Got it" hardware store. Not big, but they do have it ! Chain saws, hunting and...
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Ttheoldwizard1 replied to the thread Small gauge wire strippers.I bought these and the 16 to 26 AWG blades. I will let you know how well they work.
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Ttheoldwizard1 replied to the thread Small gauge wire strippers.I can not find the different size dies.
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Ttheoldwizard1 replied to the thread Small gauge wire strippers.DIY, but I will "buy once, cry once".
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TRecommend a wire stripper for 20AWG - 26AWG.
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Ttheoldwizard1 reacted to mikedodge's post in the thread Question on converting/adaptor a 240v plug for 110v for 4 post lift with Like.
Must be a regional thing. Here, both residential and commercial it's pretty much always 15A breakers unless there's a reason for them to...
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Ttheoldwizard1 replied to the thread Question on converting/adaptor a 240v plug for 110v for 4 post lift.It is both LOGICAL and REASONABLE to ASSUME that a TYPICAL 15A receptacle is on a 15A circuit !
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Ttheoldwizard1 reacted to wyliesdiesels's post in the thread Question on converting/adaptor a 240v plug for 110v for 4 post lift with Like.
not always. totally depends on the breaker's trip curve profile
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Ttheoldwizard1 replied to the thread Question on converting/adaptor a 240v plug for 110v for 4 post lift.To an NEC "code lawyer", you are correct ! In my lifetime, I have only seen ONE 5-20P. I have NEVER seen a 5-30P or 5-30R !
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Ttheoldwizard1 reacted to Jlanciani's post in the thread Could I mill up some cedar slabs with this bandsaw? with Like.
Honestly, no. It's a small value engineered saw with plastic wheels and crappy blade guides. Save your money for a 14" Delta or one of...
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Ttheoldwizard1 replied to the thread Question on converting/adaptor a 240v plug for 110v for 4 post lift.So why did the manufacture put a "regular 3 prong plug" (NEMA 5-15P) on it ?????