I've got a 1hp Delta bandsaw, model 52-977,
that I've been trying to wire from 110 to 220.
I've rewired every other tool in my shop that's able
to be rewired but this one's giving me a fit...
First, there is no such bandsaw with a Delta model
number 52-977...all Delta bandsaws start with a 28-xxx.
I only bought the machine 5 years ago, so it's not like
it's THAT old. I bought it from (what was once called)
Woodworkers Warehouse up here in the northeast. New.
In a box.
Second, the wiring plate on the motor is very easy to read, like most
Delta tools...problem is none, and I mean NONE of the wire colors
listed on the plate correspond with actual wires in the j box
on the motor (or in the switch box). And none of the wires have
numbers or any other markings which may give me a clue as to
what to do. There also only seem to be two wires, plus a ground,
entering the motor...a black and a white.
The motor plate says it is a 110/220 (or 115/230...semantics I think?)
and that it was pre-wired at the factory to 110. I've talked to Delta
and to there Servicenet people about it and they seem to know less
than I do about what I've got going on.
Any of you guys have any ideas or clues for me? Not the end of the world,
but I've got limited amperage in my not too fancy shop and would like to
cut it down a bit more.
Thanks (for anything!) in advance
Oh, one other thing, every label on the machine is printed with "Made in USA",
for what it's worth (fwiw)
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