Upgrading to 80MM spindle

Adding/upgrading to the 80mm can someone show me the 220 plug I was told L6-20p

Here is an L620P male plug.

The key features are the 3 wire, 2 hot and one groiund. The ground prong is a locking type. You could use any 3 prong 20 Amp 220 plug but use the locking type. I have a Powermatic 220v 3HP table saw that did not have a locking (twist) type plug and it became partially out of the female part of the plug. It burned up the motor and cost me $500.00 to replace. I replaced the plug with a locking type. Problem solved.

The female part should have the corresponding female connector


if you are going to run an extension cord.

the wall plug should be a

You need to run 12 gauge copper solid wire. The breaker should also be 20 AMP

The breaker will depend on your brand of breaker box.

The advertised amperage for the 80MM Spindle is 12 AMPs but the minimum amperage for 220 is 20AMPS. On some breakers each leg is separate but most they are tied together so if one trips the other leg also trips.

Depending on your DIY expertise it is possible to install it yourself. If you do not want to or do not have the skill get a professional electrician to install the breaker, wire, socket and plug on your equipment. You must comply with electrical code and most local authorities require a building permit and inspection. That will protect you in case anything every happens so your home owners insurance will cover you. You can get into a dicey situation if the insurance finds out you installed it yourself. When I built my living quarters I did all my own electrical installation. My county does not have building inspectors or permits.

I think there’s an argument for non-twist lock plugs, if someone tangles up in one would you rather have the cord pull out of the plug, or have someone trip or the cord potentially break somewhere else (e.g. pull out of the machine-side box, possibly arcing etc.). I personally have non-twist lock everywhere (including ceiling outlets and have never had one fall out). (I imagine there are scenarios where de-energizing the machine would itself be a safety hazard, for which twist-lock would be better).

A small correction - this plug has two hots and one ground. There is no neutral on this plug.

NVM, fixed.

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You are correct. I will edit my post. I was thinking in the past and not of present day electrical code.

:grin:. Totally confused me when I got a 3 prong 220 plug. What, no ground???
Then I popped the panel cover and saw the grounds & neutrals all on the same bus. What’s next, “ Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together… mass hysteria?”

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Ok so I already have 220 for my grizzly jointer, dust collector and table saw. Just different 220 plug. My electrical guy will put me a L6- 20 outlet in. Now for the extension cord I will need atleast 25’ But I am not seeing a female end for the L6-20p.

Will this work?
Tellegloww 25ft NEMA L6-20 Generator Extension Cord, L6-20P Male Plug to L6-20R Female Receptacle 3 Prong 20 Amp Generator Locking Power Cord, Heavy Duty 3 x 12 Gauge, 250 Volt 5000 Watts Power Cable - Amazon.com

The female receptacle is in my above reply. 25 feet is a little long so ask your electrician if you need to move up to the next size wire for your extension cord. You can put the L620P plug on any 220V single phase 20 AMP machine. 220V is 220v just the amperage changes with different plugs like a 30/50 AMP plug. So any tool with a current 20 AMP requirement can have the L620P plug. My powermatic 66 Table saw uses that same plug and receptacle. You can buy the plugs at box stores and install them yourself or if having an electrician he can do it so all your equipment has the same plug type with a single receptacle type L6-20. Or if your other two machines have a different plug but the same then only put that type on your VFD as long as it is rated for 20 AMPs.

ITS ALL 20 AMPS on the outlets

all my 220V plugs are this type

That is a 20 amp 220 socket. So a corresponding male plug would work. However it is not a locking type and a locking one would keep the cord from coming partially disconnected.

I get that completely. ?But if machine is 25’ away and that is my plug/s for 220 how do I get extension cord?
Why is carbide a L6-20p locking makes zero since When industry of 220V is going to the plug above

Why is the 220v 80MM spindle setup behing the newer electrical standards for safety?

Make your extension with a 6-15p male and a l6-20 female. You can buy the 10 gauge wire and plugs separately :wink:

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So this is what I am doing
Since all my grizzly equipment is 220V with above plugs and instead of paying electrician to charge me $$$'s
I am getting new plug and extension cord

ENERLITES NEMA 6-20P Straight Blade Replacement Plug Connector, Male Extension Cord Ends, 20 Amp, 250 Volt, 2 Pole, 3 Wire Grounding, Industrial Grade, Heavy Duty, UL Listed, 66230-BK, Black: Amazon.com: Tools & Home Improvement

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0818WCWJH?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

That will work just fine. Glad you got that resolved.