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Mike OMelia
11-09-2009, 5:48 PM
Anybody got a good recommendation? I would like to tap off the main power, although it is 220V
Mike
Luciano Burtini
11-09-2009, 6:16 PM
240v light bulbs is the easiest solution. (European countries are all 240v residential)
Second option is to simply wire your light as a separate circuit with a 120v plug.
Otherwise, you will need a neutral wire brought to the saw to get 120v from the 240v feed. DO NOT use the ground wire as your neutral. You could also use a 240/120 transformer, but this is much more work & expense.
John Coloccia
11-09-2009, 6:53 PM
http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2004273/8816/Multi-Lamp.aspx
I have that one mounted with a right angle bracket to the frame, and I'm pretty pleased. re: electrical, what's your setup?
Cary Falk
11-09-2009, 6:58 PM
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90766
Mike OMelia
11-09-2009, 7:18 PM
My saw is 220. I like that cheapo harbor freight one.
Thanks!
Mike
Jamie Buxton
11-09-2009, 11:11 PM
I put a 110 volt work light on my 220 volts bandsaw. I used what's called a travel transformer to make 110 from the 220. They're sold to allow travelers to take their 110 volt electronics to places where the electricity is 220. I had one around, but you can get at places like Amazon for $15 or so.
Perry Holbrook
11-10-2009, 7:53 AM
If you use a compact flourscent (sp) bulb in your bandsaw light, you'll like it.
Perry
Dan Mitchell
11-10-2009, 7:19 PM
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90766
I have 2 of those with CFL bulbs, one on the band saw, one on the drill press. They work great.
Dan
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