220 to 110 ADAPTER.

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New here and in a bit of a hurry!!!!!!!!!Searched the web and all I come up with are converters!!!!! Searched a couple welding/fab sights and come up with nothing but ideas from backyard "Billies" who should never be allowed to touch a circuitSimple question....requiring a simple explaination............Line me up on putting together a self made 220 to 110 adapter.Which leg....do I drop a leg... to make only 110 avalable to the plug.It must be sano and somewhat safe Is there anyone here who can do that?:Pics?Thank you. Why is it everyone bosts of being a great welder......'till you put them to the test....then they blame it on the machine!    ArcheryTalk.com
Reply:Step up Boys!!!!!!!Got an answer....don't be shy....your job may be on the line!!!!!!!! Why is it everyone bosts of being a great welder......'till you put them to the test....then they blame it on the machine!    ArcheryTalk.com
Reply:You'll either love twisted or hate him!!!!!!!!!!  a quick answer,and he's get outta here...and you'll never have to find out Why is it everyone bosts of being a great welder......'till you put them to the test....then they blame it on the machine!    ArcheryTalk.com
Reply:Yes,yes an electrical question.... Move this if you must.....but while your at it....an answer.Please! Why is it everyone bosts of being a great welder......'till you put them to the test....then they blame it on the machine!    ArcheryTalk.com
Reply:Originally Posted by twisted1600Yes,yes an electrical question.... Move this if you must.....but while your at it....an answer.Please!
Reply:drop either leg- don't matter120v 3- wires= Hot, Neutral Ground 240v 3 wires = Hot, Hot, GroundProblemo is that a 240v Circuit no hava da Neutral so unless the machine can sense the voltage inside a simple adapter no workieEd Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:I have seen the 110 run off Hot and Neutral with the Neutral bar being ground off.  (can't say as to it's safety)My 240 to 110 is a four pole 240 to a three pole 110.  it is an extension cord that has converts the 240 off of my generator to 4 - 110v plugs.  Very handy.
Reply:Originally Posted by Broccoli1drop either leg- don't matter120v 3- wires= Hot, Neutral Ground 240v 3 wires = Hot, Hot, GroundProblemo is that a 240v Circuit no hava da Neutral so unless the machine can sense the voltage inside a simple adapter no workie
Reply:Most (all?) electrical distribution boxes have a bar where all the neutrals and grounds are tied together.  As long as the ground wire is the same gauge as the hot line, I don't see a physical problem with doing it with 1 hot leg and the ground.  There may be some electrical code violations, but half the wiring in my shop would have to be hidden from an inspector....Miller Syncrowave 350Millermatic 252/ 30A spoolgunMiller Bobcat 225g w/ 3545 spoolgunLincoln PowerArc4000Lincoln 175 Mig  Lincoln 135 Mig Everlast 250EX TigCentury ac/dc 230 amp stickVictor O/AHypertherm 1000 plasma
Reply:Originally Posted by DougAustinTXMost (all?) electrical distribution boxes have a bar where all the neutrals and grounds are tied together.  As long as the ground wire is the same gauge as the hot line, I don't see a physical problem with doing it with 1 hot leg and the ground.  There may be some electrical code violations, but half the wiring in my shop would have to be hidden from an inspector....
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Reply:Originally Posted by romanianbusinessmanPersonally I don't see any reason why the OP couldn't safely drop either L1 or L2 and use the ground as the neutral. The only safety issue would be in the actual method by which he would isolate the unused wire, maybe he could remove the bridge from the circuit breaker and switch off the breaker which corresponds with the respective line he is using.
Reply:Thanks guys! Some useful information.My Grandpa used to do the same with his 220.He'd have two female ends(boxs) on the end of his supply cord,one for his grinder/drill and the other for his buzz box.I just never learned how he accomplished it.Looks like an interesting sight.I'll be back! Why is it everyone bosts of being a great welder......'till you put them to the test....then they blame it on the machine!    ArcheryTalk.com