Duel Voltage plug for Power pro

onevw · Post by **onevw** » Tue Oct 30, 2012 9:59 pm

This a good solution for the power pro head.

http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/STSFHu3qPQo&autoplay=1

paulmcohen · Post by **paulmcohen** » Thu Nov 01, 2012 4:50 am

Actually it would be perfect, but how would it actually be done as an upgrade?

onevw · Post by **onevw** » Thu Nov 01, 2012 8:43 am

To do it right you would have to change the hole power cord from the switch through the lower cover etc. I may do it because I have 220 volt in my shop.

RICK

paulmcohen · Post by **paulmcohen** » Fri Nov 02, 2012 2:04 am

I have 220 also, I would love to see it as an upgrade.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Fri Nov 02, 2012 10:24 am

Still a 'cheater cord'.

Wonder if ul or csa approved?

Extra degree of 'complexity' over simple cheater cord.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Fri Nov 02, 2012 10:33 am

Ya might wanna read this before getting too excited!
http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/co ... 4-MVP-Plug

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Fri Nov 02, 2012 10:43 am

I believe the MVP featured in this utube video was designed for welding equipment. If so, it is a real over kill for use with the Mark 7 or PowerPro.

Maybe, if someone has it, a simple diagram that shows what is involved in the way of an adapter would help.

How to power a 120 vac load with a 220 vac source.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Fri Nov 02, 2012 10:53 am

dusty wrote:I believe the MVP featured in this utube video was designed for welding equipment. If so, it is a real over kill for use with the Mark 7 or PowerPro.

Maybe, if someone has it, a simple diagram that shows what is involved in the way of an adapter would help.

How to power a 120 vac load with a 220 vac source.

After reading the link I posted above, I think the video is misleading in that the video shows a 115v 15A and a 230V 20A recepticles.

Not sure the video is accurate in the number of contacts in the cord connector.

The PP only needs connector adaptation since it is designed for either voltage source.

I assume the Miller products provide the ability to 'swap' voltages internally(and the cord etc.).

Any Who Miller seems not willing to sell a cord without a welder attached.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Fri Nov 02, 2012 12:06 pm

JPG40504 wrote:After reading the link I posted above, I think the video is misleading in that the video shows a 115v 15A and a 230V 20A recepticles.

Not sure the video is accurate in the number of contacts in the cord connector.

The PP only needs connector adaptation since it is designed for either voltage source.

I assume the Miller products provide the ability to 'swap' voltages internally(and the cord etc.).

Any Who Miller seems not willing to sell a cord without a welder attached.

If I had a PowerPro:( I would just ohm out the cord to answer this question myself but I cannot.

If the PowerPro was purchased to run on 220 vac, what sort of connector is required for the power source in the shop. I would assume it has two hots (two reds or a black and a red ), an ac return (white) and a ground (green).

SDSSmith · Post by **SDSSmith** » Fri Nov 02, 2012 1:08 pm

I know someone who has simply put a 220 male plug on one end and a 115v female end on a 12' piece of 300V rubber insulated 12 gauge wire. The fellow reports no problems and likes the additional 12' extension.