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Power for tablesaw in shop? nospambob 09-03-2006
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Posted by on September 3, 2006, 11:53 am
Initiated a new woodworking shop endeavor last week and have "anything
goes" on electrical from the contractor and wonder where the "typical"
power source is for the TS whether 110V or 220V. Currently have 110V
TS and it was plugged into a ceiling receptacle and was happy with
that not having to step over a cord on the floor but inquiring minds
wonder what other alternatives exist. Got the X10 for dust collection
that was utilizing the same circuit and enjoyed it muchly. Small
compressor can use either voltage but will probably convert to 220V
for efficiency. Shop/garage will be 24X30 with 9' ceilings with half
bath and drain board/sink adjacent and 3 windows with 18' garage door
and person door. Anxiously awaiting completion! Anxiously awaiting
responses also.

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Posted by Eric in North TX on September 3, 2006, 12:35 pm

It probably depends on how much you use it. I inherited my dads wood
working equipment, and most of it is 220v but, he used it a good
portion of every day, so it made sense to have it on 220v for the
savings on electricity. I will say they are more powerful than before
he made the motor switch, you just can't lug down the belt sander, and
the table saw is like a hot knife through butter. I don't know if he
upped the HP when he made the change, but they are sweet machines now.


Posted by Clint on September 3, 2006, 12:46 pm
AFAIK, there is no energy savings to be had, running 220(240?) instead of
110/120. There may be less voltage drop when running 220, but no energy
savings.

DAGS for "120v 240v difference", and have fun. :)

Clint

>
> It probably depends on how much you use it. I inherited my dads wood
> working equipment, and most of it is 220v but, he used it a good
> portion of every day, so it made sense to have it on 220v for the
> savings on electricity. I will say they are more powerful than before
> he made the motor switch, you just can't lug down the belt sander, and
> the table saw is like a hot knife through butter. I don't know if he
> upped the HP when he made the change, but they are sweet machines now.
>



Posted by JoeM on September 3, 2006, 2:39 pm

> AFAIK, there is no energy savings to be had, running 220(240?) instead of
> 110/120. There may be less voltage drop when running 220, but no energy
> savings.
>
> DAGS for "120v 240v difference", and have fun. :)
>
> Clint
>
>>
>> It probably depends on how much you use it. I inherited my dads wood
>> working equipment, and most of it is 220v but, he used it a good
>> portion of every day, so it made sense to have it on 220v for the
>> savings on electricity. I will say they are more powerful than before
>> he made the motor switch, you just can't lug down the belt sander, and
>> the table saw is like a hot knife through butter. I don't know if he
>> upped the HP when he made the change, but they are sweet machines now.
>>
>
>Running 220 volts cuts the amperage in half.This is an energy and money
>saver.



Posted by Rich on September 3, 2006, 2:48 pm

>
>> AFAIK, there is no energy savings to be had, running 220(240?) instead of
>> 110/120. There may be less voltage drop when running 220, but no energy
>> savings.
>>
>> DAGS for "120v 240v difference", and have fun. :)
>>
>> Clint
>>
>>>
>>> It probably depends on how much you use it. I inherited my dads wood
>>> working equipment, and most of it is 220v but, he used it a good
>>> portion of every day, so it made sense to have it on 220v for the
>>> savings on electricity. I will say they are more powerful than before
>>> he made the motor switch, you just can't lug down the belt sander, and
>>> the table saw is like a hot knife through butter. I don't know if he
>>> upped the HP when he made the change, but they are sweet machines now.
>>>
>>
>>Running 220 volts cuts the amperage in half.This is an energy and money
>>saver.
>
>

Yes the amperage is cut in half because it's split between two circuts not
because your drawing halve the wattage. The wattage stays the same and that
is what your paying for.






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