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Old November 17th 06, 07:42 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
Don W
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Default AC motor voltage conversion?


mhorowit wrote:
For sale is an aircompressor which required 220v.
Seller states he will convert it to run on 110v.
How will he do that and what are the disadvantages?
Will the motor pull 2x the current? - Mike


Depending on the motor, it may be as simple as
changing a connection inside the control box.
Many units are built to run on either 110V or 220V
with the voltage setting configured at installation.

At 110V, the motor will pull 2x the current that
it does at 220V, and that is normal.

Don W.