Greetings Creekers,
I purchased a new 3 hp motor for my Harbor Freight bandsaw yesterday. I wanted to go with the 2hp however the shaft is a 1/4" larger for some reason I realize this is beyond overkill and will likely strain the system. I wanted to give it a shot for curiosity sake.
Anyways in my excitement I overlooked a really important fact.. this motor is set at 240v only. Ive researched a bit and will be using a 30 amp double pole breaker and 10 gauge wire.
Now the confusion.
Per the instructions it lists wires as p1 t1 l1 etc. Is L1 considered black and the L2 white from my main circuit or vice versa? I want to run this ccw.
Secondly. I would like to continue to use a switch to power on and off. Can I use the original switch mounted on the saw. Can I basically cut the plug and wire in one designed for the 240 circuit or will this become overloaded? If I cant use it what would be recommended. I only have big box stores to gather materials.
Thanks in advance
Michael