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Jason
February 21st, 2008, 09:11 AM
I thought I read somewhere that I can convert my 220v to run on 110. This of course would only be temporary. Would I just only hook up to one phase?

Frank Z
February 21st, 2008, 09:14 AM
You'll burn up the motor if it is not a dual voltage motor. There should be a data plate on the motor itself that will show the operatng voltages.

Jason
February 21st, 2008, 09:16 AM
nevermind found my book and diagram

Jason
February 21st, 2008, 09:19 AM
wierd frank. the plate says 203-230 but my book for the thing shows a conversion wiring

Frank Z
February 21st, 2008, 09:21 AM
Be carefull....

Jason
February 21st, 2008, 09:24 AM
meh thats scetchy, i don't want to mess that motor up. i guess i'll just run my 220 first.

Frank Z
February 21st, 2008, 09:25 AM
Smart move.

Jason
February 21st, 2008, 09:28 AM
thanks frank, your smart as usual. lol

Frank Z
February 21st, 2008, 09:30 AM
thanks frank, you're a smartass.... as usual. lol
Fixed it for ya!:D