Conventional Wiring Setup

[aucran]

Hi guys,

Almost up and running, just have a few more questions. >.<

The conventional IH mill ships with the 3 wires stripped on the end of the power cable, does this mean the mill needs to be hardwired to an electrical outlet or can I still have a plug placed on it? I'd like the ability to unplug it from the wall if possible.


Also, what do I need to tell the electrician that I need installed? Just a 220V Outlet with 20Amp fusebox?

Thank you.

[Rally]

220V but I would go with 30A

[Al_The_Man]

What gauge is the power cable supplied?
30amps would cover about 8hp, is the mill that much load?
If you connect it hardwired, OK as long as the mill is fitted with an input disconnect switch on it.
Al.

[Cruiser]

I mounted a master switch box next to machine with 20amp fuses which are probably double or more than draw voltage. It is all you need and will blow if you have a problem. I was talked out of the plug quite easily, the line can get hot in an instant and you couldn't grab it quick enough anyway. With the master box it is clean and safe to power off when working on it or just shutting down, and if a problem arrises the problem won't go further up line than the fuse. Just have less capacity on the fuse than you have at the master control panel circuit breaker ! or so I was told.

[madavis]

Hey aucran,

I just received a new IH mill this week. I ordered the mill with the standard 2 HP motor. If your mill is like mine the 2 HP motor draws 9.7 amps at 220volts. A 220V 20 amp receptacle connected to a 20 amp circuit breaker meets the national electrical code requirements. This is my plan for the mill. So, yes the machine can be be cord and plug connected. BTW, I have a manual machine. Please check the name plate on your motor to verify.

You can have your electrician install fuse box as Cruiser suggested too. A 20 amp none fused knife switch is an option also assuming the circuit breaker feeding the switch is 20 amps.

Have fun with your new toy! Mark

[aucran]

Thank you guys. I will talk over Cruiser and madavis's with the electrician and see what he thinks would be best. Probably hardwired with a fusebox, but it's good to know the plug and circuit breaker are a viable option.

I'm in about the same position as you, madavis, I just recieved my manual mill in mid January, and just finished getting the table built and machine set up on it (was admittedly scary). This weekend I hope to get the machine cleaned up and adjusted. If I can get an electrician soon, hopefully I'll be making chips before the next weekend.

Very excited.

Thank you again for the information guys. I'll be back for more

[Cruiser]

Would someone here be interested in a leeson 2hp with shaft machined to fit IH and a solid Hitachi VFD L200. I haven't set a price but it is for sale, shipping might be $$$ !
I changed mine out to get more torque at low speeds, with belt drive, needed new motor and SJ200.
I also have the take off motor with switch and cables too, never powered.
Trade ? or ? I will concider any offers.