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Default 220V Magnetic switch problem

Greg D. wrote:
Hi Doug,

Thank you very much for your help. The table saw is now working fine.

It's true, I had my 2 breakers on the same leg. I moved one over on
the other leg and got my 220V just right. I've done a lot of
electrical work but it was mostly on the plain 110V. I also know very
well the Amp vs. wire gauge so there was no fire hazard... in my
case.

I just didn't know 220V had to be taken from the 2 legs... I guess we
learn something new everyday...

Again, thank you very much for your help, it's appreciated.


Greg D.


The saw may be working but it sounds like your running it off of two
separate 15 amp / 110V breakers. This is unsafe and probably against
your local building codes. Change the breaker to a 15 amp / 220 volt
breaker (the two trip levers will be tied together by a bar).

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Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA

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