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Default Changing tools from 115v to 230v...need switch


Karl wrote:
I did call Jet and they told me that switches that come with the tools would
work for 230v. I also looked at the switches for the bandsaw and tablesaw,
they actually state on them they are good for 30A 115v or 20A 230v. The
bandsaw was the hardest to re-wire since I had to take the motor off
completely to remove the end which allowed access to the 'plastic piece'
that needed to be moved to change to 230v. The other motors, I just
followed the sticker on them and changed the wires around.

Did a test with each machine after re-wire to verify I got it correct and I
did.

Karl



It's great that worked out for you. Was it difficult to track down the
information from Jet?

IMO, for larger motors, using 220 is definitely better than 110 so .
Did you have to change the wiring at the switch or was it just at the
motor?


AMW