Re: rewiring PC557 for 220V?

[Wilson Lamb]

Hello,

> > I plan to move to Europe and hate to sell my PC557 buscuit jointer due to > not being able to run it off 120V. I noticed that the parts diagram specify > wiring for both 120V and 230V. It seems that 230V utilizes a capacitor in > parallel with line wires. I don't understand why that would help to run off > 230V. Seems that series capacitor would make more sense. Anyway, my question > is it really possible to rewire the tool for 230V? > > Jenya > >

[George]

Use a transformer to step the voltage down. On a universal motor it doesn't make any difference if it's 50 or 60 Hz.

Anyway, my question

[Upscale]

The website and the user manual say 120V only. Couldn't find any mention of

230V wiring anywhere. Probably best to contact Porter Cable directly.

[Noel Hegan]

the manual I can scan / fax it to you. Let me know. Otherwise it's transformer time. Rgds

Noel

noel dot hegan at virgin dot net

[Greg O]

The parts diagram also gives different part numbers for the armature and fields for 120V and 240V. The capacitor my be just for radio interference. Sorry, this is one of those "ain't gonna happen" things! A step down transformer may work, but at 7.5 amps @120 volts, it needs to be a biggie!

And for the rest here, Porter Cable has parts diagrams on their web site, .pdf format. Greg

[Fred & Faye]