Going from 220v to 110v

03-14-2011, 07:19 PM	#1
maps79 Newbie   Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1	Going from 220v to 110v I was given a jointer that it wired 220 but i only have 110. The motor is a baldor L3509 and it says it has 115v-208/230 so i think that means i should be able to rewire and plug it into 110v. Do i need to change only the plug or do i have to change something on motor itself?

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03-14-2011, 07:24 PM	#2
joed Member     Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Welland, Ontario Posts: 6,037	Going from 220v to 110v The motor needs to be rewired. The info can be found here. http://www.baldor.com/products/caddr...ing=40CMB-CONT __________________ Do not PM with questions that can be asked in a forum. I will not respond.

03-14-2011, 07:59 PM	#3
Jim Port Licensed electrician   Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,036	Going from 220v to 110v Just a reminder, if it drew 9 amps at 240 it will draw 18 at 120. Does the circuit have capacity? __________________ Answers based on the National Electrical Code. Local amendments may apply. Check with your local building officials.

03-14-2011, 09:32 PM	#4
a7ecorsair I=E/R     Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,052	Going from 220v to 110v Follow the Low connection, depending on rotation, and you should be in good shape. Full load amps at 115 V is 11.8. Attached Images   Last edited by a7ecorsair; 03-14-2011 at 09:33 PM. Reason: Text added