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A couple years back there was a discussion about making adapters so a PowerPro user could relatively easily switch between a 120V and 240V outlet. A convenience for those who might move their PowerPro to various locations during the year, to did not want to permanently attach a 6-20 plug to replace the 5-15

There were those who had made short adapters with a 5-15 female and 6-20 male plug. Dennis found a set of adapters which would allow a screwed together connection, so the user cold just attach the wanted plug to the power cord

Today I was watching a YT video about a person who had wanted to remove all the cords for his tools and make something similar to the Festool connectors. After watching it I thought it might be another solution for multiple plugs to use on the PowerPro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WquQYdw ... e=youtu.be

The pieces, by Neutrik, are available from a few vendors and Amazon(https://www.amazon.com/Neutrik-NAC3MX-W ... F32G8WAFRD ) . At about $30 for the three pieces it is not a cheap solution, but it might be considered a bit more safe if a shop guest (not the person who made their own adapters) tried to use a 120V tool in the 5-15 plug which is ultimately plugged into a 240 connection with a 6-20 plug.

Be well,
Ben

Those connectors look good, Ben. I looked up the specs on the manufacturer's web page, and their US ratings are 20A, 250V. So they can be used on a 20A circuit.
http://www.neutrik.com/en/video/powercon/nac3mx-w

For anyone who didn't see it, here's a link to the discussion on how to use such connectors for a dual-voltage system that meets electrical code: http://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/viewt ... 86#p177486