I realize this is an outdated model but I would like to figure out the easiest way to run this machine on 220v to get a little more output the prob I see is that the plug on the machine is a 5-20 115 v plug this makes it difficult to run this on 220 any suggestions would be greatly appreciated thanks Matt
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Originally posted by chub380 View PostI realize this is an outdated model but I would like to figure out the easiest way to run this machine on 220v to get a little more output the prob I see is that the plug on the machine is a 5-20 115 v plug this makes it difficult to run this on 220 any suggestions would be greatly appreciated thanks Matt
Section 2-12. Installing 230 Volts Ac Input Power Cord
Page 16 (Page 20 of the PDF)
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You could probably purchase the 6.5 ft (2 m) power cord and MVP™ adapter plugs for 120V and 240V that were intended for the Maxstar 150 or MM211 to make it easier to switch between 120 & 240.
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I was thinking about that that would be a good option but prob kinda spendy I do still need the option to go to 120 if needed really what I need is a 5-20r style plug rated for 220 then it would be simple another option would be to cut the cord and put on a 6-20 p and go the other way I was sure I remember some guys on here doing some pigtails but not sure thanks for the help so far
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Originally posted by chub380 View PostI was thinking about that that would be a good option but prob kinda spendy I do still need the option to go to 120 if needed really what I need is a 5-20r style plug rated for 220 then it would be simple another option would be to cut the cord and put on a 6-20 p and go the other way I was sure I remember some guys on here doing some pigtails but not sure thanks for the help so far
Here is an old post by Broc that covers it..
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Originally posted by chub380 View PostI realize this is an outdated model but I would like to figure out the easiest way to run this machine on 220v to get a little more output the prob I see is that the plug on the machine is a 5-20 115 v plug this makes it difficult to run this on 220 any suggestions would be greatly appreciated thanks Matt
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I ended up making a pigtail from a 30 amp twistlock to a 5-20 female plug to the welder had the twistlock for my table saw not thrilled about the 5-20 plug but after contacting Miller to get a maxstar 150 cord or a 220 maxstar 140 cord with no luck and also contacting fronius with no solutions just decided to do this I welded with it on 220 at almost full output and the primary I put cord didn't even get warm so I suppose it will be ok the 5-20 was a good quality Hubble connector that handled 10 g round wire fine no that that's fixed here's the next prob when I posted this thread about a week ago I also posted basicly an identical thread over a weldtalk as I have been a member over there for prob 10 years now when I log in it said I have been banned for spam and the band will never be lifted what the heck what can I do about this thanks Matt
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Your not understanding this quite right the plug that came factory on the maxstar 140 is a 5-20 p so I needed a 5-20 style receptical I made the pigtail allready it works great I talked to my electrician friend he said it would be fine the prob I had with it was that a 5-20 receptical is only meant for 115 v if it would be like your dynasty wired for 220 I would have never even had a question I didn't want to cut the 5-20 plug off because I use that for the most of the time thanks ps still not sure what to do about that ban over on Hobart forum
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The 5-20 receptacle can handle the 240v voltage just fine.Ed Conley
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