110v Kress routers

RDCustomCues

RDCustomCues

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I have a lead on some 110v Kress routers 800 watt models. A does any one know if they will be underpowered compared to the 220v models
 
I have one and I use it on my Taper Shaper.
With a 3-wing cutter, I can turn 1 inch square to 1 inch round in two passes easily.
 
RDCustomCues said:
at $299.99 plus shipping and is here in the USA I felt I may want to snag one
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If there's another one available for sale at that price, I'd appreciate it if you can PM me the info. I'm interested in geting one too. I was comtemplating on getting the 220v model from Lee but I don't have a 220v outlet and it's cost quite a bit to get a professional to install it for me. Thanks.
 
RDCustomCues said:
I have a lead on some 110v Kress routers 800 watt models. A does any one know if they will be underpowered compared to the 220v models
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I have used both. Hands down the 220v is better. The 110v version has a noticable vibration and is louder. It will be more noticable at the lower speeds. My question is at that price, $299, does it come with both collet sizes you need? Lee's 1050w 220v with 1/4 and 1/8 collets for $350 is a good deal and he has them in stock.

Jim.
 
I am awaiting a email about the collets. I wanted the 110v due to lack of 220 on that wall of the shop and perfer not to mess with running it.
 
BECue said:
If there's another one available for sale at that price, I'd appreciate it if you can PM me the info. I'm interested in geting one too. I was comtemplating on getting the 220v model from Lee but I don't have a 220v outlet and it's cost quite a bit to get a professional to install it for me. Thanks.
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I purchased a 1000W step up transformer for under $100 to keep it simple. I don't remember where, but I can look it up if you're interested.
 
dchristal said:
I purchased a 1000W step up transformer for under $100 to keep it simple. I don't remember where, but I can look it up if you're interested.
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Great idea! I have a question though. A couple of years ago, I bought one of those 220v swimming pool heaters from the UK so I bought a step up transformer for it. I plug the heater and turn it on and it will work for about a minute or two and then my main switchboard cuts off the electrical connection where my transformer is plugged in - most likely a safety mechanism to prevent overload or something. I wonder if the same thing will happen with the 220v kress router. Did you ever get this problem? Thanks.
 
BECue said:
Great idea! I have a question though. A couple of years ago, I bought one of those 220v swimming pool heaters from the UK so I bought a step up transformer for it. I plug the heater and turn it on and it will work for about a minute or two and then my main switchboard cuts off the electrical connection where my transformer is plugged in - most likely a safety mechanism to prevent overload or something. I wonder if the same thing will happen with the 220v kress router. Did you ever get this problem? Thanks.
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Nope, it works great. It's just a simple transformer with adequate capacity and no fancy electronics.

1050 watts @ 220 VAC = 4.77 amps
1050 watts @ 110 VAC = 9.54 amps

My house happens to run at 120/240 so my amps are a bit lower.
The step up transformer has some small inefficiency so figure 12 amps at the wall. Most any outlet can handle 15 amps, so there should be no problem if you're not sharing the line with a space heater.

Also, I never come close to putting a full load on the router, so I doubt that I ever come close to drawing all those amps.
 
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BECue said:
Great idea! I have a question though. A couple of years ago, I bought one of those 220v swimming pool heaters from the UK so I bought a step up transformer for it. I plug the heater and turn it on and it will work for about a minute or two and then my main switchboard cuts off the electrical connection where my transformer is plugged in - most likely a safety mechanism to prevent overload or something. I wonder if the same thing will happen with the 220v kress router. Did you ever get this problem? Thanks.
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My guess would be.......
The transformer is drawing twice as many amps to convert to 220v.
Not a problem if your wiring and circuit breaker is adequately sized.
Generating heat draws BUCU amps. Running a router, not so much.
 
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