It is all about insulation. Current is a "non-issue".

I suspect that in good shape if you just change the connectors. It's
hard today to make insulation that is ok with 120 volts and not ok with
240 volts.

RB

LRod wrote:
On Wed, 28 Apr 2004 16:29:13 GMT, "Upscale"
wrote:


"Wilson" wrote in message
thlink.net...

Have you considered changing the plugs/receptacles?
240V stuff costs more, so changing the ends may be cheaper.

Is the wiring normally used for 120v sufficient for 240v use?


It's all about insulation and current capacity. I'm not sure about all
cases, but I think the normal voltage rating for any wire used in
house wiring (I can't say if that's true for extension cords,
appliance cords, tool cords) is around 600V, so that shouldn't be an
issue. The current draw for a tool on 240V is half that of a tool on
120V (assuming same power of motor), so that's not an issue.


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