Hypertherm PowerMax 380

[willy]

Is there any advantage, as far as performance of the machine goes, to switching from 110v to 220v? I looked in the manual and to me it doesn't appear that there would be but thought I would check anyway

[davedarragh]

Willy: Volts = electrical PRESSURE. Like trying to wash your car with 30# of water pressure vs. 60#

You'll have higher duty cycles, and able to run higher amperages and overall better machine performance.

You'll have to try it, so you can "feel" the difference.

Dave

[willy]

Thanks Dave - I'll have to get some different plugs today and give it a try tonight....

[Desertrider33]

I have the Powermax 380. I run mine exclusively on 220v but did run it on 110v a few times when I first got it. You need a 20 amp 110v circuit or it will blow the breaker if you try to turn it up. Output is limited on 110v but it does work fine on 1/8" and down. I dont think I tried cutting anything thicker than that when I was using it on 110v, but it would probly cut 3/16" or maybe 1/4" fine.

[willy]

That makes quite a difference - Thanks!