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Re: [Shop-talk] 220V extension cord with breaker

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Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] 220V extension cord with breaker
From: Ronnie Day <ronnie.day@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:36:31 -0500
AFAIK, all motors in stationary power tools have built-in circuit
breakers in any case.

FWIW,
Ron

>> Are there places where
>> some law forces you to use only "approved" portable appliances?
>
> I suppose your insurance company will deny a claim if you burn your
> house down due to a non-UL Listed device.
>
> Having said that... B Plugging a lower-current device into a
> higher-current receptacle is done every day. B The overcurrent
> protection on the band saw should protect it, while the breaker will
> protect the wiring to the receptacle.
>
> It's not likely that you will let your band saw run unattended, anyway.
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