Can I convert 240v plug to 110v plug?
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Re: Can I convert 240v plug to 110v plug?
If you have just a 5' run from the breaker, you could run a 14awg wire and safely push 100amps at 120v. You could push 225 amps over that same wire size 5' long on a 240v setup.
Other side of it is true aswell, if you need to run a long distance from the breaker, you would need 3/0 for just 120v/100amps for a 200' run. And 1awg for 240v.
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Re: Can I convert 240v plug to 110v plug?
Kind of, for normal lengths of a circuit in a garage/house, yes. But short run lengths can use thinner wire for higher amperage. Its not ideal, but if you are in a pinch and have the correct breaker, it can be done.
If you have just a 5' run from the breaker, you could run a 14awg wire and safely push 100amps at 120v. You could push 225 amps over that same wire size 5' long on a 240v setup.
Other side of it is true aswell, if you need to run a long distance from the breaker, you would need 3/0 for just 120v/100amps for a 200' run. And 1awg for 240v.
If you have just a 5' run from the breaker, you could run a 14awg wire and safely push 100amps at 120v. You could push 225 amps over that same wire size 5' long on a 240v setup.
Other side of it is true aswell, if you need to run a long distance from the breaker, you would need 3/0 for just 120v/100amps for a 200' run. And 1awg for 240v.
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Re: Can I convert 240v plug to 110v plug?
It will wear out the copper faster though. Over longer periods of use the copper will still heat up and break down faster, rendering it unsafe. I would only do that for "in a pinch" situation but not for a permenant one.
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Re: Can I convert 240v plug to 110v plug?
There is a tap rule, but you would never go to those extremes. 100a on a 14awg is stupidity, no matter the length. Please refer to the National Electric Code 2011 (nfpa 70) for proper and safe installation techniques. Trust me, there is a reason you need an electrical license to do the work.
There are voltage drop formulas to calculate the correct size of wire over distance. And yes, techinically a 14awg is rated at more than 15a, assuming the insulation and termination points are rated to at least 90°C.
There are voltage drop formulas to calculate the correct size of wire over distance. And yes, techinically a 14awg is rated at more than 15a, assuming the insulation and termination points are rated to at least 90°C.
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Re: Can I convert 240v plug to 110v plug?
There is a tap rule, but you would never go to those extremes. 100a on a 14awg is stupidity, no matter the length. Please refer to the National Electric Code 2011 (nfpa 70) for proper and safe installation techniques. Trust me, there is a reason you need an electrical license to do the work.
There are voltage drop formulas to calculate the correct size of wire over distance. And yes, techinically a 14awg is rated at more than 15a, assuming the insulation and termination points are rated to at least 90°C.
There are voltage drop formulas to calculate the correct size of wire over distance. And yes, techinically a 14awg is rated at more than 15a, assuming the insulation and termination points are rated to at least 90°C.
get an electrician to do it for you.
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I think a bigger issue is that you probably picked up the wrond welder for what you want to do.
Welding thin tubing is a PITA with a stock welder. You really wanted to get a mig welder. Even a fluxcore mig would have been a better choice. Plus the mig would be a 120V machine...
Any chance on returning what you got?
Welding thin tubing is a PITA with a stock welder. You really wanted to get a mig welder. Even a fluxcore mig would have been a better choice. Plus the mig would be a 120V machine...
Any chance on returning what you got?
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