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Re: does 240 = 120 + 120 ?

To: Eric J Russell <ejrussell@mebtel.net>
Subject: Re: does 240 = 120 + 120 ?
From: Susan and Mark Miller <marknsuz@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2001 20:29:20 -0800
Eric J Russell wrote:

> I have a 30 amp 240 v circuit for my table saw. It is wired with 10-4 cable
> (white, black, red, ground).
>
> I'd like to add a 120 v outlet for a router attached below the extension
> table.
>
> Electrical question:
>
> Is it permissable/advisable to tap into the junction box (actually a phase
> converter for the 3-phase motor) to add a 120 v outlet for the router? i.e.
> use 1/2 of the incoming voltage (white, black, ground).
>
> I would not be using the table saw & router simultaneously.
>

perfectly safe and fine.   You might consider hooking the other leg up to 
another
outlet, again not to be used when the table saw is running.

Mark Miller.

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