Any electricians on here? Issue with a Frankford arsenal case tumbler

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I bought a frankford arsenal case tumbler on Amazon last year and it’s wired for 220v with euro 2 post plug

I was wondering if there is a way of adapting it to North American voltage.

I’ve removed the electric motor but can’t seem to find a switch to move it to 110

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks

Phil
 
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One option would be to install a 208-230v single phase recepticle/plug right beside your electrical panel, and then use an extension cord. (hack the plug off and install a 120v "typical" male extension cord end on the tumbler) .
If you do this, just be damn sure to label the outlet as 220v ONLY.

Easier option is to return it, and get the correct 120v model.
 
Old post, but 1/2 the cck's in my shop where 220V, and you cannot plug a 110v plug into a 220v plug unless it is a hack job.
There are different ones depending on current, 15, 20 30 etc amp are all different.
I have a couple male ends that you can change the configuration for different spec.
 
The OP may be gone, but...

Run it in the kitchen.

By code, the plugs on the counter are supposed to be on separate circuits, alternating as they go along.
Use a multi-meter to find the two hots, to get the 220v (ish, it'll vary a few volts) and wire two plugs to your power cord, one to each hot. With the two different sized plugs on modern sockets and plugs, you are going to get your proper voltage by plugging in to two adjacent plugs.
I have known a few folks that had a Y-shaped extension cord specifically for this use, that they made up themselves. And no, do not hack off the 220v plug to replace with a 110v one. Bad idea.

For low amperage draws, you can hunt around the house for pretty much any two outlets that are on different sides of the 220v main feed in to your panel, and do the same.

Sketchier, I have seen guys take the element out of their stove top, and plug in a lead there, as a 220v source without having to back the stove away from the wall.

Less sketchy, is a 50 Amp plug same as your dryer uses, and find the two hots again with a meter. Looks odd, with a great big plug on a skinny wire, but... works.
 
question would be where is the tumbler in relation to the electrical panel? easiest buy a 15amp double breaker, 220 volt socket same to fit tumbler plug and wire, half hour later you have a working tumbler, the drum is easily moved to tumbler so it can be used anywhere it does not have to sit on reloading bench
 
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