110V to 230V plug ?

[DRJDVM's '69]

So I've been looking at the Thermal Dynamics 38 Plasma cutter and according to the specs you can run it on 230V or 110V. Obviously the cutting power will probably be better on the 230V input.

The unit comes with a 110V plug and the guy I emailed about it on ebay suggested that I make a short adapter so I dont have to cut the 110V plug off the cord.

I just had a nice 230V outlet wired up for my mig welder, so I was hoping to use that same outlet for the plasma.

So.... any suggestions about adapting the 110 plug to the 230 outlet ?

[Rubes]

So is the unit a universal input, or do you have to wire it different to use the different voltages? If it is a universal input device, an extension cord with a 110 socket and a 230 plug would still let you plug the unit into 110 if you wanted to use it somewhere else. But if you need to wire it different inside to use 230, I wouldnt use an adaptor 'cause you or someone else may be tempted to plug it into a 110 outlet. may not damage it right away, but shure wouldnt work good.

[DRJDVM's '69]

The unit has some form of internal swithch that automatically switches the unit for 110 to 230 when you plug it in. It senses the current and figures it out on its own.

The issue is the power cord coming off the unit. It has a 3 prong 110 plug with one of the plugs pointing sideways instead of up and down. i.e not your standard 3 prong 110V plug.

[Matt@RFR]

Just like the Miller Dyansty TIGs. Just make an adapter. You should be able to find the correct stuff at your local True Value/Ace Hardware.

[Rubes]

The issue is the power cord coming off the unit. It has a 3 prong 110 plug with one of the plugs pointing sideways instead of up and down. i.e not your standard 3 prong 110V plug.

Since your going to have to buy stuff to make an adaptor, just buy the same plug you have on your other 220 equipment and make it all match.

[toxicz28]

It has a 3 prong 110 plug with one of the plugs pointing sideways instead of up and down. i.e not your standard 3 prong 110V plug.

That's a 20 amp plug. Get yourself a 20 amp female plug, a length of cable (10/2) and a 220v plug to match your outlet.

[DRJDVM's '69]

Just a real wierd way of doing things...... at least make or supply an adapter with the unit if you're gonna do it this way. Having to cut off the plug of a brand new machine and get another plug is just stupid.

http://www.thermadyne.com/evolution/...170&pdtnbr=463

The manual has a page about cutting off the 120V plug and replacing it with a 230V plug.

I went to Home Depot and they had the correct female end to mate with the supplied plug on the unit, but not the male plug to mate with my wall outlet for my welder. All they had were the ones for dryers and oven ranges etc.

[Matt@RFR]

It's not a wierd way of doing it, it's the most cost and time efficient (for both parties) way of doing it. They have no idea what you're going to plug this thing in to, so why would they supply an adapter that you may or may not use?

The Dynasty's don't even come with an adapter...just three wires sticking out of the chord. Oh no!