115 volt jointer on household current?
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I am looking at a Delta Jointer that’s being sold at auction. It’s 115 volt and I don’t know if it will run on a regular household outlet. Probably a stupid question, but if I don’t ask….
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Yes, in the US, household voltage is 115 (120) volts, except for some circuits--like the electricdryer--that are 240 volt.
The voltage will be right, the only question remaining is the capacity of the circuit you plan to use it on. You will have either 15 amp or 20 amp circuits and you will have some circuits with no or almost no other things drawing current and others that are already being more fully utilized. Depending on the horsepower (which determines the amperage draw) you may need to have a dedicated 115 circuit for the jointer.
Thanks for the help!
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I have run a 6" jet jointer and a jet 650 CFM dust collector on a 20 Amp. circuit. without tripping the breaker. But that's cutting it very close. Boarderline trip.
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