I just purchased a used Sawstop conteracor saw that was wired for 220 V. However, I have only 110 V in my garage. I figured it was cheaper to covert the saw back to 110V than to pay an electrician to install a 220V circuit. I purchased a 110V contactor box from SawStop, but it didn't come with instructions. So I used this video to figure out how to do it. Thanks!
Thank you , very clear and informative. Just converted my brand new PCS175 and as you said it was an easy task taking around 30 minutes. By the way , a couple of the issues you pointed out seem to have been addressed. The cable clamp you struggled with has been replaced with a screw on grommet and all the bolts connecting the contractor box to the on/of switch are now the same size. Cheers.
The part where you squeezed and broke something to pull out the power cables has changed. This was a plastic nut you remove on the wire side on my 2020 unit, very straightforward. Maybe just a little tough to turn by hand at first, though I suspect I was turning the wrong way. Nothing that splits apart like you had. I don't know if anyone will notice here, but it's worth knowing.
Thank you so much for doing this video. My contactor box came with no instructions at all! Without your video I would have likely connected the new 220 volt box incorrectly.
I'm no electrician, and granted, I only have your video to go by (meaning I couldn't inspect the connections myself), but the picture of the wiring looks fine to me. The only difference is that they swapped black and white coming from the wall. In a 240v connection both black and white are 120v lines, right? So it shouldn't make any difference at all.
Nice detail. I am picking up my 3.0 36” T 230v next week or so. The only thing I might have done was apply a small continuous bead of black rtv gasket maker and let that dry before installing the wire nut cover. Not criticizing at all and somebody was just saved from ruining their saw.
I too was surprised to see how much dust was inside the motor junction box for a fairly new machine with a dust collection system. Years ago when my 3hp Grizzly was only about a year old, the motor wouldn't run. I took it to a motor shop where the rebuilder said the motor was packed with sawdust. After cleaning it out, he sealed the wire entrance to the motor with RTV in addition to the junction box itself. Highly recommended to seal this.
Hi Dave, Im planning on buying a Jobsite pro that comes with 120v 60hz 15amps, but I live in Lima Peru, and here we use 220v 60hz, do you think I can use this kit with that Jobsite Pro Saw or maybe I only use a 220v Converter?
I just purchased a used Sawstop conteracor saw that was wired for 220 V. However, I have only 110 V in my garage. I figured it was cheaper to covert the saw back to 110V than to pay an electrician to install a 220V circuit. I purchased a 110V contactor box from SawStop, but it didn't come with instructions. So I used this video to figure out how to do it. Thanks!
Thank you , very clear and informative. Just converted my brand new PCS175 and as you said it was an easy task taking around 30 minutes. By the way , a couple of the issues you pointed out seem to have been addressed. The cable clamp you struggled with has been replaced with a screw on grommet and all the bolts connecting the contractor box to the on/of switch are now the same size. Cheers.
The part where you squeezed and broke something to pull out the power cables has changed. This was a plastic nut you remove on the wire side on my 2020 unit, very straightforward. Maybe just a little tough to turn by hand at first, though I suspect I was turning the wrong way. Nothing that splits apart like you had. I don't know if anyone will notice here, but it's worth knowing.
Rock n roll! I'm hoping to do this with mine soon.
Thank you so much for doing this video. My contactor box came with no instructions at all! Without your video I would have likely connected the new 220 volt box incorrectly.
I'm no electrician, and granted, I only have your video to go by (meaning I couldn't inspect the connections myself), but the picture of the wiring looks fine to me. The only difference is that they swapped black and white coming from the wall. In a 240v connection both black and white are 120v lines, right? So it shouldn't make any difference at all.
Thanks for the video! Just installed mine.
Nice detail. I am picking up my 3.0 36” T 230v next week or so. The only thing I might have done was apply a small continuous bead of black rtv gasket maker and let that dry before installing the wire nut cover. Not criticizing at all and somebody was just saved from ruining their saw.
I too was surprised to see how much dust was inside the motor junction box for a fairly new machine with a dust collection system. Years ago when my 3hp Grizzly was only about a year old, the motor wouldn't run. I took it to a motor shop where the rebuilder said the motor was packed with sawdust. After cleaning it out, he sealed the wire entrance to the motor with RTV in addition to the junction box itself. Highly recommended to seal this.
Hi Dave, Im planning on buying a Jobsite pro that comes with 120v 60hz 15amps, but I live in Lima Peru, and here we use 220v 60hz, do you think I can use this kit with that Jobsite Pro Saw or maybe I only use a 220v Converter?
Great video I’m about to order this contactor kit. Can you tell me what receptacle to get?
Thank you!
Where can I purchase the converter?
I’ve yet to buy anything from Harbor Freight. I guess I am behind the times. 😂
Bad instructions? Sawstop prides themselves on how well their instructors are haha