"fourempties" wrote in message
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On Feb 23, 7:29 am, "Joe" wrote:
"fourempties" wrote in message

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Just bought a Ridgid TS that the guy said is wired 220 but has a
standard plug on it to use in a regular 110 outlet. He said it works
fine this way and he used it all the time like this. Any thoughts? I
have not turned it on yet.

Did he say it *could* be wired for 220? most contractor saws can be wired
either way by switching a couple of connections in the motor housing
(usually detailed on or in the housing), but it involves changing the
plug.

jc

Nope- he said it IS wired for 220.

I suspect he erred. Unless he has some very non-standard wiring in his
shop, you're not going to get 220 out of a 110 outlet, regardless of plug
type, motor wiring, etc. If he has non-standard wiring, then indeed he
could have had 110V outlets (standard duplex outlets) wired up so that they
delivered 220V - all it takes is to put the neutral on the other pole of a
220V breaker. In that case, he could indeed use a 110V plug/outlet
combination for a 220V saw. That's the only way you could get 220V out of a
standard 110V duplex though.

Plug the saw into a 110V outlet. If it comes right up to speed, it's wired
for 110. If it does not, then it's wired for 220V. Or... take off the
motor plate and inspect the wiring, comparing the internal connections to
the wiring chart that is most likely right there.

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-Mike-