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Post by reconciler on Dec 11, 2020 20:10:36 GMT -5
I got so excited when I found an RCBS Pro Melt 2 at Brownells that I bought it. Unfortunately, it's a 240VAC instead of 120VAC and the 120 shows as discontinued. They couldn't cancel my order so I have to send it back when it gets here unless there is way to convert it to 120. Is there a way I can make this work for a regular power plug?
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Post by bullseye on Dec 11, 2020 20:36:02 GMT -5
Call RCBS & see if a conversion is possible or if not, could you send it back to them for exchange.
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Post by magnumwheelman on Dec 11, 2020 22:30:54 GMT -5
Or if you know an electrician... I think you can wire it special off of both sides of your electrical circuit, at home or shop, and use 2 cords on the pot This would only be if you can’t get another 110, and no exchange is possible... I know that sounds goofy... but I know just enough about electricity to cause trouble  |
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Post by magnumwheelman on Dec 11, 2020 22:46:53 GMT -5
Or just run a 220 outlet... piece of cake
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Post by nicholst55 on Dec 12, 2020 2:39:42 GMT -5
Buy a step-down transformer and run it as-is.
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Post by junkbug on Dec 12, 2020 16:25:10 GMT -5
Buy an extension cord from an electrical supply house, run it from your dryer outlet. Unless you can get your casting set-up close enough to the dryer to not need an extension cord.
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Post by reconciler on Dec 12, 2020 20:01:48 GMT -5
Thank you for all of the advice. It sounds like I may be able to keep it and make it work.
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Post by pleadthe2nd on Dec 13, 2020 9:11:20 GMT -5
Or just run a 220 outlet... piece of cake It really is that simple, if you have a dedicated 120v out let , you can simply change the outlet, and breaker to 220. |
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Post by jgt on Dec 13, 2020 14:06:19 GMT -5
It would be cheaper to operate as 220 than 120.
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Post by lws on Dec 13, 2020 19:24:02 GMT -5
220 is just 2 - 110 breakers and lines
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Post by bigbore5 on Dec 14, 2020 13:59:05 GMT -5
I would check the wiring before trying to just chang an outlet. Most house hold outlet wiring is 12ga 2 conductor. 220v requires 10-3 wiring at least. See what the amperage draw is on the machine and how far away from the breaker panel you will want the outlet and let me know. I'll tell you exactly what wire you need to run.
Also if you do want to do the drop cord from the dryer outlet, the length of the cord can make a difference. Let me know if that's how you want to go. I'll need the length of cord you'll need to calculate what gauge wire you'll need to make it out of.
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Post by diddle on Dec 14, 2020 15:00:05 GMT -5
Or you could purchase a step up transformer. I think you want at least a 1200 watt unit (as I recall, the Pro-melt is an 800 watt unit ... 800 * 1.5 = 1200 watts). I think you can get a 1500-2000 watt step up/down transformer online for $75-100. Not cheap but a solution that will work and not put your electrician skills to a test.
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Post by bigbore5 on Dec 14, 2020 19:10:18 GMT -5
He would still have to wire in the transformer.
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Post by diddle on Dec 14, 2020 19:20:35 GMT -5
He would still have to wire in the transformer. Stand alone units are available ... just plug them in a wall outlet. |
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Post by bigbore5 on Dec 14, 2020 19:39:21 GMT -5
Haven't seen a stand alone before. As an industrial millwright I tend to think like I work.
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