220 volt Lyman 4-20 pot return

John#2 · Jan 20, 2021

I got stupid and ordered a 220 pot and can’t readily use it. Already ordered a 110 pot as replacement.

These are getting hard to find in this COVID environment.

My question is whether there is any reason for me to keep the 220 pot as backup or whatever?

I plan to ship it back tomorrow afternoon for a credit on the debit card. Just checking in case I am missing something.

Never cast before. Was gonna last Saturday, but . . . .

Mark_Mark · Jan 20, 2021

John#2 said:
I got stupid and ordered a 220 pot and can’t readily use it. Already ordered a 110 pot as replacement.

These are getting hard to find in this COVID environment.

My question is whether there is any reason for me to keep the 220 pot as backup or whatever?

I plan to ship it back tomorrow afternoon for a credit on the debit card. Just checking in case I am missing something.

Never cast before. Was gonna last Saturday, but . . . .

In America we like good old 110 volts of coal powered, lead melting 4-20 pot. If they got 110v in stock, return it.

Erief0g · Jan 20, 2021

Return it

Blue68f100 · Jan 20, 2021

The nice thing about the 220 power is you will pull less amps on the circuit. I have several 220 plugs in my shop. If I have a option I will run most all equipment on 220. The house wiring will be taxed on 110 and hopefully you have a dedicated circuit to run it on. If by some chance they only used the push in barb to connect the wiring to the plug, it will cause the plug to heat up over time. Best to use the screw lugs to hold the wire.

whughett · Jan 20, 2021

A 220 out let is one of the simplest circuits to wire in, assuming your a home owner. If it were me I’d just wire one in. I know this isn’t for everyone so your options are limited.

Blackrock · Jan 20, 2021

Does it have the European 220v plug?

John#2 · Jan 20, 2021

Blackrock said:
Does it have the European 220v plug?

No plug of any sort.

John#2 · Jan 20, 2021

Since my divorce I have been renting. Not buying a home for another couple of years. Been buying investment properties instead.

Path of least resistance (pun?) is to return it. Thanks for the replies.

whughett · Jan 20, 2021

I could use a new one I’d take it off your hands for value except I’m on the other side of the continent.

John#2 · Jan 20, 2021

whughett said:
I could use a new one I’d take it off your hands for value except I’m on the other side of the continent.

It’s 220 volt, and the shipping cost is a thing. I can look to see what I got into it and we could split shipping cost. Send me PM if interested.
Going to post office to get a box now.

John#2 · Jan 20, 2021

whughett said:
I could use a new one I’d take it off your hands for value except I’m on the other side of the continent.

Never mind. I just looked at what unpaid and realize I was raped. Paid way, way over market price. I’ll lose on shipping both ways but still the best resolution for me is to get back the ridiculous price I paid. OMG I was in a hurry and not paying by attention at all.

jmorris · Jan 20, 2021

Lyman 4-20, have a link?

whughett · Jan 20, 2021

jmorris said:
Lyman 4-20, have a link?

Lee 4-20 perhaps.

jmorris · Jan 20, 2021

Don’t know, why I asked.

lightman · Jan 20, 2021

Most likely this pot was intended for the European market where 220 volts is a common household voltage. Their system uses 50 cycle vs our 60 cycle. I'm not sure that it makes much difference with a pure resistance load. But another consideration is that their system in 220 volts where our system is 240 volts and will probably meter even higher at the point of service.

I would return it if possible.

John#2 · Jan 21, 2021

jmorris said:
Lyman 4-20, have a link?

I stand corrected. It’s a Lee.

John#2 · Jan 26, 2021

Status report. I keep getting dumber and dumber.

I bought this damn thing from an outfit in Italy. I paid $219 including shipping and tax.

The cost for return shipping is prohibitive. I usually analyze his stuff to death, but this was a total impulse buy—and man does it show.

I got Amazon to credit me $46. Gonna keep this damn thing and wire it into a house I will buy someday. OMG, do I deserve this for not being careful.

However I did cast with the replacement 110 version last Sunday. My first time ever. Patting myself on the back. Did a pretty decent job. Loaded some 30.06 cartridges with it. Tonight maybe load the 44s I also dropped and powder coated.

Kind of hooked on being able to control the alloy. Hope to test shoot this weekend.

Lesson learned!

reloaded_in_pa · Jan 27, 2021

One possible solution....If your dryer has a plug that's easily reached you could install that type of plug on the pot. Then just plug it in when you want to use it. This may or may not work at your place. My laundry is in the basement and I can vent any fumes out a nearby window.

jmorris · Jan 27, 2021

I run a small dental air compressor in my reloading room that’s 240v off of 110 with a step up transformer I had collecting dust.

You can get them packaged up just for your needs off Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Yinleader-VT...tep+up&qid=1611751314&sr=8-21&tag=googhydr-20

RockRat64 · Jan 27, 2021

If 240 will power 220 its pretty easy to snap a 240 2 pole breaker in. If you're renting, you could probably just run the wires out of the breaker box.

WeekendReloader · Jan 27, 2021

The step-up transformer mentioned above is the way to go. Ultimately portable to anywhere you want to use it.
Just get one rated for the watts of the device. Easy Peasy.

tallpaul · Jan 27, 2021

not sure but ya may be able to convert that to 110... easy... call lee

John#2 · Jan 28, 2021

jmorris said:
I run a small dental air compressor in my reloading room that’s 240v off of 110 with a step up transformer I had collecting dust.

You can get them packaged up just for your needs off Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Yinleader-VT...tep+up&qid=1611751314&sr=8-21&tag=googhydr-20

Thanks. That’s the most affordable converter I’ve seen rated at 1,000 watts.

John#2 · Jan 28, 2021

reloaded_in_pa said:
One possible solution....If your dryer has a plug that's easily reached you could install that type of plug on the pot. Then just plug it in when you want to use it. This may or may not work at your place. My laundry is in the basement and I can vent any fumes out a nearby window.

Great idea which I can make work. Thanks.

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