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spaco wrote:
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Also, mine came wired for 120 volts even though the motor can go
either 120 or 240. I am just too lazy to rewire to 240, but I am sure
that would give me more ummph.


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NO!!! Big (but widespread) misconception here...

Only if your wiring is too small for the 120V amperage and you have
significant voltage drop. The supply voltage doesn't make any
difference on a dual-voltage motor as to the power; it merely reduces
the current draw.

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