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I don't have a lot of 220v woodworking tools in my shop. almost all are wired for 110v except the new dust collector. It's using the Nema 6-15 plug with the squinty little eyes. The compressor is onthe Nema 6-30LP or LR twist style (don't recall the exact one since I bough the plug and socket at the same time to make sure they worked together). The CNC is using an L14-30 since it has basically a little sub-panel and need neutral as well as ground.
The previous owner had wired a few plugs to 220v using basic Nema 5-15p wall outlets. I had one casualty with them, a charger that didn't appreciate his lack of labeling and negligence. I've since completely rewired the shop and replaced the sub-panel to prevent further occurances.
Just curious what others are using and why? Any safety issues with one type of plug over another for 220v (as far as the ones rated/designed for it)?
I'm considering moving my old dc to 220v and maybe my table saw to cut down on the draw of amperage. They are wired for 20 amps, but I've had one breaker go bad for the DC and thinking 220v may help keep that from happening. Both are located next to the panel, so swapping them out will only take a few minutes to add the new circuits and re-wire the motors.
For reference...
The previous owner had wired a few plugs to 220v using basic Nema 5-15p wall outlets. I had one casualty with them, a charger that didn't appreciate his lack of labeling and negligence. I've since completely rewired the shop and replaced the sub-panel to prevent further occurances.
Just curious what others are using and why? Any safety issues with one type of plug over another for 220v (as far as the ones rated/designed for it)?
I'm considering moving my old dc to 220v and maybe my table saw to cut down on the draw of amperage. They are wired for 20 amps, but I've had one breaker go bad for the DC and thinking 220v may help keep that from happening. Both are located next to the panel, so swapping them out will only take a few minutes to add the new circuits and re-wire the motors.
For reference...