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03-14-04, 07:30 PM

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electric motor conversion

hello,
is it possible to convert a 220 volt motor to 120 volts?
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03-14-04, 07:34 PM

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Only if it was designed to allow the conversion.

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03-14-04, 07:36 PM

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electric motor conversion

and how can i tell?

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03-14-04, 07:39 PM

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It will be stamped/written on the nameplate.
240/120V or something of that sort.

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03-14-04, 07:39 PM

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