Yes your video works, I would strongly recommend my friend provide 240 volt outlets for machines in this size class. 1. The 18 amp 120 volt draw on say a saw or sander, added to 18 amps on sawdust vacuum that needs to be running at same time, will kick a single 15 or 20 amp 120 volt circuit. Thus requiring another 120 v. circuit near by anyway. On 240 volts the 18 amp draw drops to 9 or less Amps, allowing for several benefits. 1. Fewer circuits, smaller wires, plugs, less heat generated. 2. A more balanced power draw off your power main, pulling equally from both legs, resulting in less less load imbalance , less chance of kicking breakers from other non associated things like lights, drills, grinders kicking should they be on same leg. 3. Finally a machine that runs a lot under heavy load (like a planner) will use less metered power drawing 9 amps at 240 than 18 amps at 120. Just the way meters count watts ! Balance is better.
Oh my josh, I new this would be simple and I can't believe how many grumpy old men made this very simple process into a stupidly complex wire up! This video was so simple easy too follow and no grumpy old men mouth breathing giving a 5 min diatribe that ended in shaky camera work! Please make all instructional videos for everything!
Ack! Something very important! Bee sure to check amperage! The device plate says it will use 18 amps when wired for 110 volts. You would need to make sure to have a 20 amp plug and appropriate cord for that.
@@nightstringers This is a very important fact. I just watched the video and was coming to make the same observation. I know, or hope, you are joking with your reply, but this is not something to be taken lightly.
I run an air compressor on a 15 amp circuit, I checked it with a kill a watt plug and found it was pulling 20 plus amps. It will run and do what I need, which is not a lot. But if I don't unplug it, eventually it will blow the breaker. Since the circuit has a freezer and a fridge, I don't leave it plugged in.
Well said and not knocking the video, but 18 amp on the tag=20 amp plug=#12 wire cord with 20 amp commercial receptacle with #12 wire in wall. Standard home receptacles are only 15 amps. Good video, I liked the part about water in bathtub....lol
Thank you!! I just inherited a Grizzly vac system from my son the contractor, it's 220 and I only have 110 in my garage. He promised he would convert it for me as soon as he had some time... ie never. Now I can do it myself!
I didn't even need to watch this video but it drew me in. The comedic way you explained things made me HAVE to subscribe. Look forward to watching some more!
I SCREWED UP! So it looks like I goofed in the video. It was pointed out by some of you viewers that I missed that the motor will pull 18amps when it's configured for 110v (instead of the 9 when it's in 220v configuration) and that the plug I chose is underrated. Just wanted to say THANKS for spotting this! I'll be correcting this before the tool is used in the new location. Thanks all!! DISCLAIMER: If you hurt yourself or blow up your house trying to do this, don't hunt me down and sue me. Playing around with electrical configurations can be dangerous if you don't follow the instructions. Each motor can be different so what you see in this video may not apply to your own situation. Pay close attention to the instructions and if you're ever in question, STOP AND CALL AN ELECTRICIAN! With that in mind, you can also convert tools from 110v to 220v by playing this video in reverse. Hope you all liked it! P.S. - Please don't electrocute yourselves.
Fisher's Shop I'm not normally the Safety Sally type (except at work, where it's my job to be just that), but I did notice that right away, and paused the vidjayo to come down here and point this out. I've burned up a 15 amp outlet doing that before. I hope others were nice about pointing this out, but I'll be heading back to the video now. ;-)
Fisher's Shop Well you kind of made a mistake and you also have a safe installation. Technically, the motor is rated 18 amps at 110 volts. If your voltage is 120, then amps drop to 16.8. If your voltage is 125 then you are at 15.8. Next the amps on the motor are FLA or full load amps. This is the motor rating not what is required to do the work. The motors are typically oversized to engineered Hp required. Some comments below stated if you run the motor for a while you will have a problem. Not true. If you are running this on a 15 amp breaker and it is not tripping the breaker, then you are totally safe with the breaker, the conductor, the receptacle, the plug, and the cord. If you were to change the plug and the receptacle, (Code violation) as well if you changed the breaker and not the wire. As an engineer, we would have put in the 220 volt circuit and not changed it.
I was looking for something else and came across this. It was hilarious as my mom since my mom is a construction safety manager. Thanks for the information and the laughs
Sooo, how do you like your "treadmill laundry rack" ??? I currently have the "weight-bench laundry rack"........ and, was thinking about *upgrading* !!!
“But if you can disassemble this plug with it plugged into the outlet… “ ...more power to you! Ahem.... (I really thought that’s what you were going to say when you started that sentence.) Seriously, I’m glad you learned about the 15-amp plug on an 18-amp motor. And I hope you checked the wire gauge and ampacity, as has been mentioned.
ok so basically the prerequisite here is that the manufacturer included a coil tap on the motor winding (somewhere at half lenght probably..?) could these be possible on a circular handsaw or thats just "forget about it"? thx.
I think forgetting the collar the first time is part of the instructions. I've never read them, but it's how I wire every plug I tinker on. If it doesn't have a collar I like to forget the shrink tube instead.
Keep in mind that by doing this, you'll be doubling the current requirement in order to maintain the same power (watts), Ohm's law. At 1:19 this is verified on the spec label. At 110 volts, 18 amps will be required, at least on start up and higher load. You can verify this with a clamp meter for measuring current. That's too much for continuous operation (16 amps max.) even on a 20 amp dedicated circuit. If this is not a dedicated circuit and a few amps are drawn elsewhere, breaker tripping should be an issue. You could rewire the circuit with 10 gauge wire, which would be safe for 24 amps of continuous operation. That would likely not be a practical solution and your receptacle is still rated for 20 amps max, so it probably would not be compliant in this scenario. In fact, this is just a bad idea, anything requiring 16 amps or more should be on a 30 amp circuit and a 30 amp 120v receptacle doesn't exist unless it's part of a 240v receptacle. Just because the label says that you can do this, doesn't mean you should. If this is a dedicated circuit, you could change the breaker to a double pole, making the circuit 240v, leave the machine as is, and only use 9 amps to operate normally. You would need to find the neutral wire from this circuit, remove it from the neutral bus, and connect it to the other pole of the new breaker. It's now a hot wire and should be marked with red tape at each end. There is no neutral wire in a 240v circuit. The original plug that you removed has 2 horizontal blades, both screws are brass or gold in color, and no silver screw. This is the case for a 20 amp, 240v receptacle, 30 amp and higher receptacles look completely different.
Underrated comment. Just because something fits doesn't mean it belongs. This motor draws 9 amps at 220v and 18 amps at 120v -- that exceeds 15 amp capacity of the new 120v plug, and probably a few other things (shop wiring and power cord) as well.
If you notice the the plate it says 18 amps at 110v that's why it's recommend 220v so you only draw 9 amps ! There's a reason behind anything plus it's easier to use 2 110v breakers from the box to make the 220 outlet
Very interesting video on your wiring to 110v and the ease at which to do it. I don't have that problem as all my tools are 240v which is what we have in the UK, and batteries as well so no plug involved unless you call the charger plugged in then there is a plug involved ha ha ha. Keep these great videos and your talk overs coming, well done. Barry (ENG)
Seriously mate you crack me up. I'm pretty sure I'll never do this and knew so before I watched it but as soon as I saw it was yours I had to watch as I love the commentary on your vids. Keep up the good work pal 👍🏻🤣
I like the humor in ur explaination and the self cursing u do!! Lol.. Ur voice is so calming and accent is so clear. U can narrate a story. This didnt feel like a boring electrical wires video... But a story for real. Thanku for the info tho. Now I have a hair ironing appliance from USA which says 120v 60HZ. Im in pakistan and we have 220v here. So plz tell me which converter I can get for this and how much watts it should be. Thanks alot.
Either forgot the collar or put it on backwards ... so many times! Yes I noticed the 15 amp plug when it really needed to be 20 or 25 amps, but then again I fail all the time when it comes to noticing the details in a puzzle.
It all depends on what its spinning. I bought a clicker press, ordered it wired for 110v for the convenience of using what was in my garage. Problem was the press had a large cast iron flywheel on it which trips the 30A breaker on start up because it was drawing too much current. I had to run an extra line to the garage and rewire the motor for 220v. No fun.
wow, I got really confuse at the minute 1:35 to replace the plug you had black, white , and green, but then at the minute 4:50 on the other end of the extension cord you had RED, black, and green?
Big problem not knowing which wire is neutral and which is hot, when entering the machine's harness box. Winos pillheads and dopers perturb me too. Maybe he is too busy to watch his own video. Only explanation is he mixed two videos together and omitted changing the power cord with replacement. And maybe too many paint lacquer fumes. His jollies are some kind of clue.
I'm not sure if you are active, but I just happened on similar grizzley machines today from my local tech school. One (or two, I can't tell), is a dust collection system. Is there anywhere I can post a pic and let me know what in looking at?
Hello Drew, another gem of a video as always. Every blokey bloke should have a neighbour like you. Just think of the mayhem. Anyhoo, we here are so envious of you folk over pond Yoder, you have all the cool tools and man cave trinkets straight off the shelf. Typing this with a green tinge. Yes we have 240v & 110v tools here but are we trusted with the fine art of home conversion? like heck we are! We are just about allowed to buy dangerous spinney things but that's as far as our health & safety executive will allow. Tools here are either one or the other and no messing. Next up. . . THE EVIL DADO STACK! lol. I'd swap my wife's grandmother for one of those. Seems we can't be trusted with those hellish things here, so our table saws come with stubs instead of arbors. Dados are illegal here. Much safer to keep gnawing away multiple times to get the job done, more chances for the limey Twits to hack a finger off. Anyways, keep em coming we love your vidz this end of the tube. Oh btw, I have an old 1930's trump arrestor if anyone wants one😋 Have a gr8 day y'all
Thanks Alec!! The first time I heard about the restrictions of dado stacks I didn't believe it. I had to do some research and see it for myself. You'd laugh... in this tool purchase that I just did to get all this shop equipment were 3 bins of smaller tools. In then were 4 dado stack kits. Wish I could mail you one. :) Thanks for the comment, Alec!
Thanks Drew nice thought but you'd have to put it in one of your very smart singed frames as I could only drool at it while hanging on the wall as it wouldn't fit my stumpy metabo saw.
I believe that, technically speaking, dado stacks are not actually illegal, it's just that it 's difficult to get them to comply with guarding regulations, stopping times etc., so the manufacturers abrogate their responsibility by making it impossible to fit one. I'm sure that if one of them could be bothered, they could do very well. I'm feeling a little bit smug because I have a nice Freud dado stack which I fit to my Rigid table saw that I brought back from the USA, after living there for a while. I had to do what Drew just did, but in reverse - 110 to 220v. Sorry Alec, but it's worth more than your wife's grandmother. Your first born, perhaps?
Hello Chris, thanks for the correction although I have read that they are,.Who knows what is fiction or fact these days on the web, but try buying one, that's another thing. Unless I'm looking in all the wrong places I can't even get a flat top rip blade unless I compromise in diameter and downsize or go oversize. Anyways, looks like you're one of very tiny and very fortunate few who have the luxury of a decent versatile piece of kit. Probably wouldn't go to the first born but the rest of the family Is fair game. All the best.
You never mentioned what color incoming wire goes with which group. I guess I’m to assume black to black and red to red. I don’t like guessing with electricity or expensive machines.
@Fisher’s Shop -So I read in one of the comments that you were made aware of your mistake with the 15 amp max plug you swapped out with. What did your friend do with his power situation in his garage? I’m sure this guy didn’t have 20 amp outlets for all these machines (maybe one if he robs the one meant for the washer and even then it’s now likely not 20 amp as well). So what did he do when you handed him all these machines with the right 20 amp plug.? Did he attempt to switch his existing outlets to 20 amp outlets (that have the one prong horizontal) and maybe his breaker as well and, of course, not able to change his existing wiring in the wall. Big trouble no no there. So to do it right he would have had to bring in all new lines and receptacles. At that point it would make more sense to bring in the “better for the machine” 240v, right?
Thanks. I want to buy a Turkish samovar. Anything from overseas has 220 while we have 110. A samovar does not have a motor, just a heating element. Could you please show me how that's done? I'm pretty sure the plug must be the same. On the appliance, is there the same wiring diagram?
Good video and has been pointed out your friend will double the load on these tools requiring dedicated circuits in most cases and a higher electric bill. Might have been easier to simply add 240v outlets?
The shop space he's renting will need to have 20A/120V outlets with 12 gauge wire 20A single breaker.,for the sanding machine. Adding 240V is doable long as the panel has the capacity for the added load and spake for double pole 240V breakers. Would have 15A/240 outlets/plugs 20A/240V outlets plugs depending on the electrical requirements of the machines. @@FishersShop
Will this also work when converting the electric plug from an electric stove to a gas one? I got the plumber out and he installed a gas pipe for me on my new gas stove but now my plumber is saying that I have to have an electrician come out for the electric portion of the stove. The original cord connected to the wall has a weird shaped prong and my gas stove has a standard three prong outlet shape prong.
I did actually. He had three bins full of various littler stuff, some of which I'll be keeping and some maybe giving away. One of the prized additions to the shop is a brand new Freud Dado Stack kit.
interesting and clear howto, but one question. The motor seemed to be rated for 18 amps on 110v, but you used a plug rated for 15 amps. Also, if you run this on a standard 110v 15amp circuit it's likely to trip the breaker frequently isn't it. No expert here, just wondering.
Someone else brought that up too but the motor doesn't draw that much. In fact, all the previous 220v plugs were 15amp too. Should be fine. But nice catch. :)
Well done! Funny thing I was just getting ready to run a couple 220v receptacles and change a few of my tools over to 220... Guess I'll just have to watch this video In Reverse now ;)
Hola! 🖐You owe me lunch; I spit it all out with that bathtub joke 😂You need a disclaimer and a visual countdown when a zinger like that is about to be deployed to make sure we put down power tool, set the burger down, or hold off on that sip of drink. All kidding aside, thanks for posting this video. Yes, yes, yes, there are a lot of this and that and here and there, the comments below prove that. This video, for me, simply reminds us that not every task if Mt. Everest. Do your homework, videos like this helps, ask questions, and we'll find that many tasks are attainable. Great job 👏Take care and have a good one, Adios! 👊
Ok I think I screwed up before watching this video. I tried to rewire for 110 because the tool said dual voltage 110/240. No problem just change the plug like a computer, I did not know about changing the wires under the access panel. when I plugged it in the saw ran fine for about 30 seconds and stopped. Did I destroy my chopsaw?
Hi from 🇨🇦. Great video but you didn’t say if I should use HOT or COLD water . ? Do you have what I have as well. ? I have the 4’x8’ slate. Laundry folding table 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪
what if you want to ground the equipment? i have a preamp that is 110v on a 220v circuit, i have a transformer, but it has a 50hz hum noise, do you know how can i ground it? I dont want to wire it to the 220v ground
Love the video, definitely helpful and informative. Your narration is awesome and jokes on point you're absolutely hilarious 😂😂😂 I had to subscribe cause you made me laugh
What do I do if the product says 220-240V? I don't have any 220 plugs installed but 220 current come to my breaker box. Call an electrician I guess. Lol yea I answered.y own question but....if there's anything else I could do to get this air bed working please share.
Hi Drew, I have a question, I have many extensions cords (not heavy duty cords), some older cords from indoor Christmas lights or used for electric fans. I was planning to send these all to the Philippines (and they use 220), will it work, i figured it is just an extension cord and may not make a difference but I can't find any info on the net about this, let me know if you have an answer for me, thanks
The plug you got is not rated for the motor you are putting it on, so be sure to check it frequently, you may feel it get warm, if it does, change it out for one that is overrated.
You are just changing the plug and some wires. That machine uses either Voltage. I am confused can a person convert to 220 to 110 if the appliance motor is only 220 from Europe? Thought you would need a transformer as it needs more juice than what we in North America has
Fisher's Shop Some have done it. ruclips.net/video/Xfg9eRiKJbY/видео.html but id be worried about a fire and it would take 5 times longer to dry in sure. But some have done it.
does the apartment complex have natural gas service or LP? Probably be easier to have a gas line installed for a gas dryer only 120V is required. These heating elements need 240V 120V per side never get hot enough with just a hot and neutral and draw twice or more current. Electric dryers use a double 30A 240V breaker.
Thanks for showing that. Just what I was looking for... By the way youd make a great voice actor. Perfect voice to be a reader for books on CD or digital books...at the very least it makes your narrations seem more professional. Thanks again
Thank you very much for the video. I'm in kinda of the opposite situation. I have a water heater from US rated at 230v and want to hook use it in Singapore, where local power supply is 240v. Can I plug it directly? If it helps, I'm using Ecosmart 18 tankless water heater. Thanks in advance.
Yes your video works, I would strongly recommend my friend provide 240 volt outlets for machines in this size class. 1. The 18 amp 120 volt draw on say a saw or sander, added to 18 amps on sawdust vacuum that needs to be running at same time, will kick a single 15 or 20 amp 120 volt circuit. Thus requiring another 120 v. circuit near by anyway. On 240 volts the 18 amp draw drops to 9 or less Amps, allowing for several benefits.
1. Fewer circuits, smaller wires, plugs, less heat generated. 2. A more balanced power draw off your power main, pulling equally from both legs, resulting in less less load imbalance , less chance of kicking breakers from other non associated things like lights, drills, grinders kicking should they be on same leg. 3. Finally a machine that runs a lot under heavy load (like a planner) will use less metered power drawing 9 amps at 240 than 18 amps at 120. Just the way meters count watts ! Balance is better.
I've watched a few re-wiring vids and found yours both concise and the clearest with a fun splash of humor!! (very hard to do!)
Thanks. Glad you liked it
Oh my josh, I new this would be simple and I can't believe how many grumpy old men made this very simple process into a stupidly complex wire up! This video was so simple easy too follow and no grumpy old men mouth breathing giving a 5 min diatribe that ended in shaky camera work! Please make all instructional videos for everything!
Haha, glad it was helpful
Ack! Something very important! Bee sure to check amperage! The device plate says it will use 18 amps when wired for 110 volts. You would need to make sure to have a 20 amp plug and appropriate cord for that.
stop polluting the conversation with facts
@@nightstringers This is a very important fact. I just watched the video and was coming to make the same observation. I know, or hope, you are joking with your reply, but this is not something to be taken lightly.
It is a question of proportionality and inversely proportional.
The electrical power of the device must be equal in both cases....
@gdelectpower
I run an air compressor on a 15 amp circuit, I checked it with a kill a watt plug and found it was pulling 20 plus amps. It will run and do what I need, which is not a lot. But if I don't unplug it, eventually it will blow the breaker. Since the circuit has a freezer and a fridge, I don't leave it plugged in.
Well said and not knocking the video, but 18 amp on the tag=20 amp plug=#12 wire cord with 20 amp commercial receptacle with #12 wire in wall. Standard home receptacles are only 15 amps. Good video, I liked the part about water in bathtub....lol
Idk if your comedic value is appreciated like it should but I for one appreciate it greatly
Thank you!! I just inherited a Grizzly vac system from my son the contractor, it's 220 and I only have 110 in my garage. He promised he would convert it for me as soon as he had some time... ie never. Now I can do it myself!
I didn't even need to watch this video but it drew me in. The comedic way you explained things made me HAVE to subscribe. Look forward to watching some more!
Welcome aboard, Adam!
I SCREWED UP! So it looks like I goofed in the video. It was pointed out by some of you viewers that I missed that the motor will pull 18amps when it's configured for 110v (instead of the 9 when it's in 220v configuration) and that the plug I chose is underrated. Just wanted to say THANKS for spotting this! I'll be correcting this before the tool is used in the new location. Thanks all!!
DISCLAIMER: If you hurt yourself or blow up your house trying to do this, don't hunt me down and sue me. Playing around with electrical configurations can be dangerous if you don't follow the instructions. Each motor can be different so what you see in this video may not apply to your own situation. Pay close attention to the instructions and if you're ever in question, STOP AND CALL AN ELECTRICIAN!
With that in mind, you can also convert tools from 110v to 220v by playing this video in reverse. Hope you all liked it!
P.S. - Please don't electrocute yourselves.
Fisher's Shop I'm not normally the Safety Sally type (except at work, where it's my job to be just that), but I did notice that right away, and paused the vidjayo to come down here and point this out. I've burned up a 15 amp outlet doing that before. I hope others were nice about pointing this out, but I'll be heading back to the video now. ;-)
Cord looks to be only about 16 or 18 Guage wire. Not going to do it for 18 amp load. Danger ! Huge fire hazard !
Fisher's Shop Well you kind of made a mistake and you also have a safe installation. Technically, the motor is rated 18 amps at 110 volts. If your voltage is 120, then amps drop to 16.8. If your voltage is 125 then you are at 15.8. Next the amps on the motor are FLA or full load amps. This is the motor rating not what is required to do the work. The motors are typically oversized to engineered Hp required. Some comments below stated if you run the motor for a while you will have a problem. Not true. If you are running this on a 15 amp breaker and it is not tripping the breaker, then you are totally safe with the breaker, the conductor, the receptacle, the plug, and the cord. If you were to change the plug and the receptacle, (Code violation) as well if you changed the breaker and not the wire. As an engineer, we would have put in the 220 volt circuit and not changed it.
18a also needs a 12awg cord, or better 10awg.
not only you admitted you goofed, but accepted constructive criticism with Humility. my hat off to you. i Like, OLE!
I guess im not an expert. I tried to do that last step in the bathtub. Now im dead! Thanks a lot power utility company!
I DIED HAHAHAHAHAHA OLE!
Something to remember when wiring the plug, Black to brass will save your ass.
LOVED IT! Thank you for showing every step and explaining the process clearly. Bonus points for the humor.
+Lorna Elam Jackson thanks! Glad you liked it! 😀
I was looking for something else and came across this. It was hilarious as my mom since my mom is a construction safety manager. Thanks for the information and the laughs
Glad you liked it! :)
Good video Drew. I can’t count how many time I’ve put a plug together and forgot to put that piece on first. Glad I’m not the only one. 👍
Almost as bad as soldering wires together and forgetting to slide the heat shrink on first...
I have one better . wire something up solder then look and go nice i forgot the heat shrink and have to undo the whole damn thing
Simple video with some serious humor! I like it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
When I watched this I thought you did good cause I always forget the collar piece. And then the end showed me your human also. Good job
I have Mini chopper from USA and it is 120v~ 60Hz 35w . Which adaptor I need to use please suggest, I'm from India.
Sooo, how do you like your "treadmill laundry rack" ???
I currently have the "weight-bench laundry rack"........
and, was thinking about *upgrading* !!!
“But if you can disassemble this plug with it plugged into the outlet… “
...more power to you!
Ahem....
(I really thought that’s what you were going to say when you started that sentence.)
Seriously, I’m glad you learned about the 15-amp plug on an 18-amp motor. And I hope you checked the wire gauge and ampacity, as has been mentioned.
Such clear diction. You should be on radio.
Love your real world sense of humor... Very well done
Thanks!
ok so basically the prerequisite here is that the manufacturer included a coil tap on the motor winding (somewhere at half lenght probably..?) could these be possible on a circular handsaw or thats just "forget about it"? thx.
Loved the bathtub joke
excellent teaching
Thanks
I think forgetting the collar the first time is part of the instructions. I've never read them, but it's how I wire every plug I tinker on.
If it doesn't have a collar I like to forget the shrink tube instead.
Keep in mind that by doing this, you'll be doubling the current requirement in order to maintain the same power (watts), Ohm's law. At 1:19 this is verified on the spec label. At 110 volts, 18 amps will be required, at least on start up and higher load. You can verify this with a clamp meter for measuring current. That's too much for continuous operation (16 amps max.) even on a 20 amp dedicated circuit. If this is not a dedicated circuit and a few amps are drawn elsewhere, breaker tripping should be an issue. You could rewire the circuit with 10 gauge wire, which would be safe for 24 amps of continuous operation. That would likely not be a practical solution and your receptacle is still rated for 20 amps max, so it probably would not be compliant in this scenario. In fact, this is just a bad idea, anything requiring 16 amps or more should be on a 30 amp circuit and a 30 amp 120v receptacle doesn't exist unless it's part of a 240v receptacle. Just because the label says that you can do this, doesn't mean you should. If this is a dedicated circuit, you could change the breaker to a double pole, making the circuit 240v, leave the machine as is, and only use 9 amps to operate normally. You would need to find the neutral wire from this circuit, remove it from the neutral bus, and connect it to the other pole of the new breaker. It's now a hot wire and should be marked with red tape at each end. There is no neutral wire in a 240v circuit. The original plug that you removed has 2 horizontal blades, both screws are brass or gold in color, and no silver screw. This is the case for a 20 amp, 240v receptacle, 30 amp and higher receptacles look completely different.
Underrated comment. Just because something fits doesn't mean it belongs. This motor draws 9 amps at 220v and 18 amps at 120v -- that exceeds 15 amp capacity of the new 120v plug, and probably a few other things (shop wiring and power cord) as well.
If you notice the the plate it says 18 amps at 110v that's why it's recommend 220v so you only draw 9 amps ! There's a reason behind anything plus it's easier to use 2 110v breakers from the box to make the 220 outlet
Very interesting video on your wiring to 110v and the ease at which to do it. I don't have that problem as all my tools are 240v which is what we have in the UK, and batteries as well so no plug involved unless you call the charger plugged in then there is a plug involved ha ha ha. Keep these great videos and your talk overs coming, well done.
Barry (ENG)
I always appreciate your comments, Barry. Thanks!
Hell of good sarcasm but i like it down to earth and straight to subject 👌👌👌
Seriously mate you crack me up. I'm pretty sure I'll never do this and knew so before I watched it but as soon as I saw it was yours I had to watch as I love the commentary on your vids. Keep up the good work pal 👍🏻🤣
Thanks, Dave!
That was fantastic my friend! Thank you for making this informative video and for making it so stupid easy to understand!!! Carry on …
Glad it was helpful
Thanks Drew, NOW I finally have Life Purpose & Meaning! !! !!!
Don't feel bad, i have done that once or twice also. That was some nice equipment.
I like the humor in ur explaination and the self cursing u do!! Lol..
Ur voice is so calming and accent is so clear. U can narrate a story. This didnt feel like a boring electrical wires video... But a story for real. Thanku for the info tho.
Now I have a hair ironing appliance from USA which says 120v 60HZ. Im in pakistan and we have 220v here. So plz tell me which converter I can get for this and how much watts it should be. Thanks alot.
Either forgot the collar or put it on backwards ... so many times! Yes I noticed the 15 amp plug when it really needed to be 20 or 25 amps, but then again I fail all the time when it comes to noticing the details in a puzzle.
@1:31 "However if you can perform this step with it plugged into an outlet then"...more power to you!
It all depends on what its spinning. I bought a clicker press, ordered it wired for 110v for the convenience of using what was in my garage. Problem was the press had a large cast iron flywheel on it which trips the 30A breaker on start up because it was drawing too much current. I had to run an extra line to the garage and rewire the motor for 220v. No fun.
A high start up current initial current surge probably draws 2-3 times more current on starting than in running use. Was it a capacitor stating motor?
Will you be doing a video on your treadmill clothes dryer?
Spencer
I subscribed because you are helpful, witty, and quite funny with your smartass comments
wow, I got really confuse at the minute 1:35 to replace the plug you had black, white , and green, but then at the minute 4:50 on the other end of the extension cord you had RED, black, and green?
Big problem not knowing which wire is neutral and which is hot, when entering the machine's harness box.
Winos pillheads and dopers perturb me too. Maybe he is too busy to watch his own video. Only explanation is he mixed two videos together and omitted changing the power cord with replacement. And maybe too many paint lacquer fumes. His jollies are some kind of clue.
Thank you finally a straight forward video and explanation.
You are my favorite RUclips woodworker. I always laugh and enjoy you videos. Keep it up!
Thanks, Joshua! I've been meaning to tell you... you're my favorite viewer!
Thank you. Enjoyed the humor, and you have a nice voice. 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Greg lol!!!!
I enjoyed the banter but been lookin for video like this for while!!
Glad you enjoyed it
Loved your video. So informative and easy to follow. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
No such thing that word you called yourself, thank you kindly for this video
I'm not sure if you are active, but I just happened on similar grizzley machines today from my local tech school. One (or two, I can't tell), is a dust collection system. Is there anywhere I can post a pic and let me know what in looking at?
Hello Drew, another gem of a video as always. Every blokey bloke should have a neighbour like you. Just think of the mayhem.
Anyhoo, we here are so envious of you folk over pond Yoder, you have all the cool tools and man cave trinkets straight off the shelf. Typing this with a green tinge.
Yes we have 240v & 110v tools here but are we trusted with the fine art of home conversion? like heck we are! We are just about allowed to buy dangerous spinney things but that's as far as our health & safety executive will allow. Tools here are either one or the other and no messing. Next up. . . THE EVIL DADO STACK! lol. I'd swap my wife's grandmother for one of those. Seems we can't be trusted with those hellish things here, so our table saws come with stubs instead of arbors. Dados are illegal here. Much safer to keep gnawing away multiple times to get the job done, more chances for the limey Twits to hack a finger off.
Anyways, keep em coming we love your vidz this end of the tube.
Oh btw, I have an old 1930's trump arrestor if anyone wants one😋
Have a gr8 day y'all
Thanks Alec!! The first time I heard about the restrictions of dado stacks I didn't believe it. I had to do some research and see it for myself. You'd laugh... in this tool purchase that I just did to get all this shop equipment were 3 bins of smaller tools. In then were 4 dado stack kits. Wish I could mail you one. :) Thanks for the comment, Alec!
Thanks Drew nice thought but you'd have to put it in one of your very smart singed frames as I could only drool at it while hanging on the wall as it wouldn't fit my stumpy metabo saw.
I believe that, technically speaking, dado stacks are not actually illegal, it's just that it 's difficult to get them to comply with guarding regulations, stopping times etc., so the manufacturers abrogate their responsibility by making it impossible to fit one. I'm sure that if one of them could be bothered, they could do very well.
I'm feeling a little bit smug because I have a nice Freud dado stack which I fit to my Rigid table saw that I brought back from the USA, after living there for a while. I had to do what Drew just did, but in reverse - 110 to 220v.
Sorry Alec, but it's worth more than your wife's grandmother. Your first born, perhaps?
Hello Chris, thanks for the correction although I have read that they are,.Who knows what is fiction or fact these days on the web, but try buying one, that's another thing. Unless I'm looking in all the wrong places I can't even get a flat top rip blade unless I compromise in diameter and downsize or go oversize.
Anyways, looks like you're one of very tiny and very fortunate few who have the luxury of a decent versatile piece of kit. Probably wouldn't go to the first born but the rest of the family Is fair game. All the best.
You never mentioned what color incoming wire goes with which group. I guess I’m to assume black to black and red to red. I don’t like guessing with electricity or expensive machines.
Love the video. I have a 220 amplifier i would like to convert it to a 110. How can I get this done.
Do it live standing in a bathtub of water. possibly the best line in a video ever. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😊
@Fisher’s Shop -So I read in one of the comments that you were made aware of your mistake with the 15 amp max plug you swapped out with. What did your friend do with his power situation in his garage? I’m sure this guy didn’t have 20 amp outlets for all these machines (maybe one if he robs the one meant for the washer and even then it’s now likely not 20 amp as well). So what did he do when you handed him all these machines with the right 20 amp plug.? Did he attempt to switch his existing outlets to 20 amp outlets (that have the one prong horizontal) and maybe his breaker as well and, of course, not able to change his existing wiring in the wall. Big trouble no no there. So to do it right he would have had to bring in all new lines and receptacles. At that point it would make more sense to bring in the “better for the machine” 240v, right?
Thanks. I want to buy a Turkish samovar.
Anything from overseas has 220 while we have 110.
A samovar does not have a motor, just a heating element. Could you please show me how that's done? I'm pretty sure the plug must be the same. On the appliance, is there the same wiring diagram?
Good video and has been pointed out your friend will double the load on these tools requiring dedicated circuits in most cases and a higher electric bill. Might have been easier to simply add 240v outlets?
In this case, he is renting his shop space so he doesn’t have that option, but you’re probably right.
The shop space he's renting will need to have 20A/120V outlets with 12 gauge wire 20A single breaker.,for the sanding machine. Adding 240V is doable long as the panel has the capacity for the added load and spake for double pole 240V breakers. Would have 15A/240 outlets/plugs 20A/240V outlets plugs depending on the electrical requirements of the machines. @@FishersShop
I think "forget to put the collar on" should be step one in all electric cord jobs... FUNNY!!!
Funny little video. I actually learned something too. Had no idea some machines could be rewired 110/220. Thanks for the tip!
this was informative and hilarious!
Should the bathtub water be salt water or fresh water?
The last, outtake, is something that I would have done.
Thank you! That was very helpful. The comical comments were great too! =)
Glad you enjoyed it!
YAY! I'm not the only one that forgets about the collar ;) every single time... ;)
Will this also work when converting the electric plug from an electric stove to a gas one? I got the plumber out and he installed a gas pipe for me on my new gas stove but now my plumber is saying that I have to have an electrician come out for the electric portion of the stove. The original cord connected to the wall has a weird shaped prong and my gas stove has a standard three prong outlet shape prong.
Hi
If from 110 to 220, will work too?
Does this method work with small appliances like coffee machine , hand mixer ,toaster ect...?
Well done. That's a handy bit of information there. Did you get any treasures out of that storage locker that you are keeping for yourself?
I did actually. He had three bins full of various littler stuff, some of which I'll be keeping and some maybe giving away. One of the prized additions to the shop is a brand new Freud Dado Stack kit.
I was doing OSHA training while watching this : )
I might have to start watching, enjoyed learning something!
interesting and clear howto, but one question. The motor seemed to be rated for 18 amps on 110v, but you used a plug rated for 15 amps. Also, if you run this on a standard 110v 15amp circuit it's likely to trip the breaker frequently isn't it. No expert here, just wondering.
Someone else brought that up too but the motor doesn't draw that much. In fact, all the previous 220v plugs were 15amp too. Should be fine. But nice catch. :)
Great. Thx for the info!
@@FishersShop 15 amp per leg
Thanks for this informational vision.
What if the voltage is only 220v? Can convert it to 110V too?
For sure.
@@FishersShop For sure is most definitely not a complete or correct answer. It will require much more than just swapping a plug.
Great video, love the humor!
Priceless! Excellent video!
I love the This Old Tony style humor.
Really easy to understand love it thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Hey the video is really helpful, I just have one question, what do you plug the blue wire to??? Thanks in advance.
not blue-green wires are ground
Excellent video. Very informative and with personality.
Thanks, Brad!
Good video quick and to the point
Funny, Simple and easy to follow.
Glad you liked it
Does this also go for shop air compressors, brand new from store.... thx for your time
Thanks so much.Wish everyone would keep it simple for us slow people.But really thank you Sir
You are welcome
Well done! Funny thing I was just getting ready to run a couple 220v receptacles and change a few of my tools over to 220... Guess I'll just have to watch this video In Reverse now ;)
Haha, yup! Thanks, Mitch!
Hola! 🖐You owe me lunch; I spit it all out with that bathtub joke 😂You need a disclaimer and a visual countdown when a zinger like that is about to be deployed to make sure we put down power tool, set the burger down, or hold off on that sip of drink. All kidding aside, thanks for posting this video. Yes, yes, yes, there are a lot of this and that and here and there, the comments below prove that. This video, for me, simply reminds us that not every task if Mt. Everest. Do your homework, videos like this helps, ask questions, and we'll find that many tasks are attainable. Great job 👏Take care and have a good one, Adios! 👊
Haha, thanks so much! Glad you found it funny and helpful!
Can't tell you how many times I've wired the cord to the plug and forgot to put on the collar too.
Ok I think I screwed up before watching this video. I tried to rewire for 110 because the tool said dual voltage 110/240. No problem just change the plug like a computer, I did not know about changing the wires under the access panel. when I plugged it in the saw ran fine for about 30 seconds and stopped. Did I destroy my chopsaw?
Probably. Try to rewire the motor and see if it still works. If not you will have to take the motor in for repair.
Hi from 🇨🇦. Great video but you didn’t say if I should use HOT or COLD water . ?
Do you have what I have as well. ? I have the 4’x8’ slate. Laundry folding table 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪
Pool table. ;-)
what if you want to ground the equipment? i have a preamp that is 110v on a 220v circuit, i have a transformer, but it has a 50hz hum noise, do you know how can i ground it? I dont want to wire it to the 220v ground
NIce video tho don't think you should look into stand up :-).. Anyways any idea if stoves can be configured down from 220v to 110v ?
The funniest tutorial probably 😂😂
Love the video, definitely helpful and informative. Your narration is awesome and jokes on point you're absolutely hilarious 😂😂😂 I had to subscribe cause you made me laugh
Welcome aboard!
I cant stop laughing watching this kind of "comeDIY" .. Great video as usual... 😁
I see what ya did there. :)
What do I do if the product says 220-240V?
I don't have any 220 plugs installed but 220 current come to my breaker box.
Call an electrician I guess.
Lol yea I answered.y own question but....if there's anything else I could do to get this air bed working please share.
Hi Drew, I have a question, I have many extensions cords (not heavy duty cords), some older cords from indoor Christmas lights or used for electric fans. I was planning to send these all to the Philippines (and they use 220), will it work, i figured it is just an extension cord and may not make a difference but I can't find any info on the net about this, let me know if you have an answer for me, thanks
No idea, sorry Gerry.
Thanks so much standing In watter helped SSSsoooooo Much
No problem!
Great info! Checked out Kyle's RUclips and Instagram and followed both! seems like he has some nice work out there!!
The plug you got is not rated for the motor you are putting it on, so be sure to check it frequently, you may feel it get warm, if it does, change it out for one that is overrated.
Hey, I have one of them treadmill laundry racks!!
Next time add some B-Roll of your feet standing in a bathtub full of water. That will definitely spice up the comment section... ;-)
You are just changing the plug and some wires. That machine uses either Voltage. I am confused can a person convert to 220 to 110 if the appliance motor is only 220 from Europe? Thought you would need a transformer as it needs more juice than what we in North America has
People are shocked when they find out I'm not really an electrician.
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Can you use this for a clothes drier? Trying to figure out how to hook up a drier in an apartment that doesn't have washer/drier hook ups.
Very doubtful. Sorry
Fisher's Shop Some have done it. ruclips.net/video/Xfg9eRiKJbY/видео.html but id be worried about a fire and it would take 5 times longer to dry in sure. But some have done it.
does the apartment complex have natural gas service or LP? Probably be easier to have a gas line installed for a gas dryer only 120V is required. These heating elements need 240V 120V per side never get hot enough with just a hot and neutral and draw twice or more current. Electric dryers use a double 30A 240V breaker.
Thanks for showing that. Just what I was looking for... By the way youd make a great voice actor. Perfect voice to be a reader for books on CD or digital books...at the very least it makes your narrations seem more professional. Thanks again
Haha, thanks! :)
Great video brotha
Thanks, Dylan
Thank you very much for the video. I'm in kinda of the opposite situation. I have a water heater from US rated at 230v and want to hook use it in Singapore, where local power supply is 240v. Can I plug it directly? If it helps, I'm using Ecosmart 18 tankless water heater. Thanks in advance.
I'm not the right person to ask.
@@FishersShop Thanks for the reply.