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  • williwatt
    Established Member
    • Aug 2007
    • 150
    • Springfield, TN
    • Sears 21829

    Electrical Question

    I have a 12" RAS that has been sitting idle waiting for me to move it to an outside basement wall where there is a 220v receptacle. I am now thinking I would like to leave the saw where it is and run a 220v line to it.

    My question is: Is there any problem codewise or other restriction on installing a 220v receptacle in the unfinished basement ceiling? The saw is located in the middle of the room so I can't put a receptacle on the wall without using a long cord.

    Another solution would be to rewire the saw back to 110v as it was when I bought it, but it runs better on 220v.

    Any suggestions?
  • LarryG
    The Full Monte
    • May 2004
    • 6693
    • Off The Back
    • Powermatic PM2000, BT3100-1

    #2
    I knew of no reason you couldn't do that, but to be sure I ran the question by our electrical engineering consultant, who makes his living with the NEC at hand. He says no problem, but suggests you consider a twist-lock receptacle so the plug won't accidentally fall out.
    Larry

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    • LCHIEN
      Internet Fact Checker
      • Dec 2002
      • 20914
      • Katy, TX, USA.
      • BT3000 vintage 1999

      #3
      that's a good idea (Twist-lock); that was my first thought.
      Loring in Katy, TX USA
      If your only tool is a hammer, you tend to treat all problems as if they were nails.
      BT3 FAQ - https://www.sawdustzone.org/forum/di...sked-questions

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      • cabinetman
        Gone but not Forgotten RIP
        • Jun 2006
        • 15218
        • So. Florida
        • Delta

        #4
        I would wire it to continue to run on 220V.
        .

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        • jackellis
          Veteran Member
          • Nov 2003
          • 2638
          • Tahoe City, CA, USA.
          • BT3100

          #5
          The electrician who wired our home has suggested I use a 220V extension cord for my saw, which will sit in the middle of a 22x22 shop that has 220V receptacles on one wall.

          I have locking plugs and receptacles for both of my 220V tools.

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