AC motor voltage conversion?

"Morgans" wrote

If yours is like mine, it pulls almost 15 amps running, and more at start.

I should have included 15 amps running "on 110" to be more precise.
--
Jim in NC

Don W wrote:
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.

Leave it set up for 220 and rig yourself up an outlet to plug it into.
The standard residential wiring configuration is for 220 Volts with a
neutral (3 wires). The normal 110 Volt outlets are connected between
one side or the other of the Line and the neutral. Connect from one
side of the Line to the other and you get 220V. If your house is wired
for an electric dryer you have a 220V outlet already - though it may
not be where you want to use the compressor. Get an extension cord with
compatible connectors or have an electrician install a 220V outlet
where you want to use the compressor. If using an existing outlet,
check to ensure that the breaker and wiring are rated for the current
draw of the compressor.