Plasma cutters

[oops]

I just recieved my new lc-520D . So I wired it for 220/ 110 . I placed a cover over the 110 male plug so there is no chance of shock when I'm useing the 220 system. Should I find a 220 male plug also ? Just in case I'm using 110 and the 220 is open.
Oops.

[KHK]

Don't forget that the machine looses about 10 amp on the plasma cutter operating on 110vac comparied to 220vac.

keith

[rlitman]

I just recieved my new lc-520D . So I wired it for 220/ 110 . I placed a cover over the 110 male plug so there is no chance of shock when I'm useing the 220 system. Should I find a 220 male plug also ? Just in case I'm using 110 and the 220 is open.
Oops.

Sounds pretty dangerous to me.
I'm not sure how many wires are in your unit's cord, but the capability of multiple line voltages is very much like my Miler Dynasty, so here's what I would do:
Put the 220V plug onto the end of the cord (I'm guessing either a dryer plug, or an L6-30?).
Then get a receptacle that matches this plug, and connect it with a short length of cord (say 1 foot of 12/3 SOOW cord) to a normal 110V plug. That way, you can keep this in 220V in the shop, and just use that 1' extension adapter to use 110V elsewhere.

[LONGEVITY]

This method is not endorsed by Longevity as it is very dangerous. However, you definitely want to hide or cover any live leads to prevent from shock.

[KHK]

Am I wrong? Aer there TWO power cords comming from the welder???

keith

[rhett]

Sounds pretty dangerous to me.
I'm not sure how many wires are in your unit's cord, but the capability of multiple line voltages is very much like my Miler Dynasty, so here's what I would do:
Put the 220V plug onto the end of the cord (I'm guessing either a dryer plug, or an L6-30?).
Then get a receptacle that matches this plug, and connect it with a short length of cord (say 1 foot of 12/3 SOOW cord) to a normal 110V plug. That way, you can keep this in 220V in the shop, and just use that 1' extension adapter to use 110V elsewhere.

hi rlitman,
That is the Safest and best advice.
I've heard the Term "Pigtail Adapter" used for your description.
A Very wise! and recommended method

[KHK]

Now I understand!

rlitman stated;
Sounds pretty dangerous to me.
I'm not sure how many wires are in your unit's cord, but the capability of multiple line voltages is very much like my Miler Dynasty, so here's what I would do:
Put the 220V plug onto the end of the cord (I'm guessing either a dryer plug, or an L6-30?).
Then get a receptacle that matches this plug, and connect it with a short length of cord (say 1 foot of 12/3 SOOW cord) to a normal 110V plug. That way, you can keep this in 220V in the shop, and just use that 1' extension adapter to use 110V elsewhere.

rlitman has this one nailed! This is the best way to do the job.

keith