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(02-15-2013, 01:25 AM)f350ca Wrote: If its only 220 with no neutral going to the machine its not a good idea to power the light off one leg. You'd have to return on the ground wire. I've done it with 110/24 volt transformers to operate contactors but even that's a no no by code.
Greg is absolutely correct. Don't do it. It's not worth the risk.
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02-15-2013, 07:58 AM
(This post was last modified: 02-15-2013, 08:00 AM by stevec.)
Monkers, I guess we can assume then that your power cord is only a 2 wire plus ground and not a 3 wire plus ground (the third wire being white/neutral)?
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Ill have to look at the cord again but i think you are correct stevec
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Thank you!!
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coming a long nicely
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thanks krv3000, I got the cross members welded in today, that the base bolts to, got the top plate sheared and I set it in place and drilled the mounting holes, gotta finish welding it tomorrow....
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got the top piece sheared, then rounded the edges drilled the holes and welded it on
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ok, been a while, Ive been dealing with some nonsense with the ex-wife......on a side note, the legalities are done, anyone want to buy a four wheeler, snowmobile and enclosed trailer lol......
So, I got back to work on the stand in between all the other stuff, heres how it sits now. Still have to make the drawer, need more plywood first.
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Monkers,
That does look nice
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