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Post by MrToolJunkie on Mar 15, 2020 0:26:53 GMT -5
I am the proud new owner of an Erika 85 - the new version. Bought used, but the former owner used it for one day upon delivery, did not like it and put it for sale. I happen to be local and it was just luck to be in the right place, right time, to acquire such a beautiful piece of equipment! Super excited!!
The electric cord has two wires. I only have 20a 240V outlets in my shop as I also run other "big" equipment - so I need to wire to a 20a Nema L6-20P. Does is matter if I do not wire the ground part of the plug?
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Post by naildrivingman on Mar 15, 2020 8:02:50 GMT -5
I am the proud new owner of an Erika 85 - the new version. Bought used, but the former owner used it for one day upon delivery, did not like it and put it for sale. I happen to be local and it was just luck to be in the right place, right time, to acquire such a beautiful piece of equipment! Super excited!! The electric cord has two wires. I only have 20a 240V outlets in my shop as I also run other "big" equipment - so I need to wire to a 20a Nema L6-20P. Does is matter if I do not wire the ground part of the plug? I would absolutely recommend consulting a qualified electrician to do the work. The peace of mind that comes from knowing that your new “girlfriend” is getting good care is priceless.
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Post by Tom Gensmer on Mar 15, 2020 8:15:26 GMT -5
Congratulations!!!
naildrivingman makes a good suggestion re: consulting an electrician. It may also be worth reaching out to Timberwolf Tools and letting them know your situation. There’s an outside chance you may be able to establish some kind of warranty, if not they could at least advise you on proper plug wiring.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on your new 85! I have a relatively small shop, I keep thinking that I’ll someday buy a Felder 700-series saw, but for what I do I keep returning to the idea of a MT-55 paired with a ERIKA 85 (keeping my 70 as a site-saw in the van) as a flexible, compact cutting solution in the shop.....
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Post by Eoj on Mar 15, 2020 8:56:55 GMT -5
Double insulated tools do not have a ground wire ,have a L-6-20 plug on a 85 for 5 years no problem.
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Post by aas on Mar 15, 2020 11:37:22 GMT -5
If you check on the Erika label, you should see a square inside a square - this symbol means double insulated as Joe said, no ground / earth wire needed.
Pretty logical really, if the ground / earth isn't in the cable, Mafell is letting you know you don't need it!
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Post by kraftt on Mar 15, 2020 13:24:18 GMT -5
Just to add to what has been stated - depending on the portable tool - attempting to ground to any metal on the table or motor would present the greater hazard under the right circumstances should mains power fault to ground. You would think that this grounded path back to the panel through wiring would trip the breaker first but your body, simultaneously touching any grounded tool part while also touching something else connected to earth, will present the shortest path.
Besides the the AHJ / UL (etc.), manufacturers use instructions / tested assemblies etc. often override basic practices / local codes.
*On many of my double insulated corded tools you may see a plug that includes a ground prong. That ground prong is not connected to any wire but instead serves to better grip the outlet.
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Post by MrToolJunkie on Mar 15, 2020 14:24:28 GMT -5
Thanks! I think this will work. I checked color coding on the wires for my other Euro saws and should be good to go. This thing is a work of art!
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Post by MrToolJunkie on Mar 15, 2020 16:13:09 GMT -5
Works perfectly. Sliding table aligned. So excited!
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Post by holmz on Mar 22, 2020 18:43:30 GMT -5
I got some schumko extension cords and cut em in half and put the right make end on to adapt to the local 220/230/240... Use one for the little drill's charge, and a tungsten grinder. And then also for the E85.
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