convert delta planer to 240v?

[Tom Adger]

Just purchased a Delta TP305 planer. Can it be converted to 240volt? I have a separate 240 line coming into my shop which only powers my compressor. Doing so would free up the 120v to power the dust collector, lights, fan, etc.

[Rick Fisher]

Just purchased a Delta TP305 planer. Can it be converted to 240volt? I have a separate 240 line coming into my shop which only powers my compressor. Doing so would free up the 120v to power the dust collector, lights, fan, etc.


I have my doubts. Its a universal motor. You should likely call Delta customer service and double check.

[Tom Veatch]

Nothing that I've seen in the TP305 literature; advertised specs, owner's manual, etc., says anything about any electrical supply voltage other than 120volts.

Since dual voltage would be a marketing plus, I'm not quite ready to bet the rent money on it being a single voltage motor, but I would risk the lunch money. That being the case, short of opening and rewiring the motor or replacing it, you'll not be able to convert the planer to the higher voltage. Neither of those options sound very palatable unless you really, really want to run it on 240.

[Rick Fisher]

I have a makita 12" and a monster planer.

Part of the beauty of the makita is its portability. I have taken it to someone else's home, used it in the back yard etc.

Sometimes, moving the tool to the wood is practical. If its wired 240V, you would lose that.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

I went to Delta's site and viewed the specs for the TP 305. It doesn't mention being dual voltage capabilities. It only states it operates on 120 vac.

[Frank Hagan]

The motor label should have a wiring diagram on it, and dual voltage motors will be indicated there. Also, the volts and amps information will have two listings with something like "115 / 230" for the volts and "8.8 / 4.4" for the amp draw ... representing 8.8 amps at 115v on this 1/2 HP pool pump motor:



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[Tom Adger]

Thanks for your replys, and for the trouble you went to researching. It looks like I am stuck with 120v. I will just have to be careful about what gets plugged into what concerning the breakers.