LetItGrowCassidy
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Like the way you’ve laid out to use the correct nema configured receptacles and plugs, so anyone coming afterward doesn’t have to use some Rosetta Stone that may not be apparent...In effect idiot proofing the installation, no one has to guess what’s going on...cudo’s.I'm really glad you asked this question. I too had similar queries about Meanwell drivers being run on 240v when they come with a standard 5-15 120v plug. My understanding of the technology is limited, and I'm posting here hoping to not only help you but to get confirmation that my understanding is correct, so please take this as you will. The Meanwell drivers have the ability to run on a wide range of input voltages., standard being from a 5-15 NEMA 120v plug. While 5-15 NEMA is only rated for a maximum of 125v, it is completely possible to wire a 5-15 120v plug for 240v. Theoretically, the driver will detect the 240v current and operate as it should. (This appears to be skillfully demonstrated by the user above my post) This however is not recommended for a variety of reasons including fire safety, code requirements, and the potential to forget the 120v 5-15 plug is actually running 240v and fry whatever you plug in. To avoid this confusion, many people use the standard 6-15 NEMA connector for 240v applications. This give you two options; Replace the entire power cord as you have suggested, or cut the 5-15 NEMA end off your current power cord and rewire it to a 6-15 NEMA plug. Most (if not all, to my knowledge) power cords supplied with Meanwell drivers have a high enough AWG rating to run the specified wattage at either voltage.
I look forward to the discussion related to this topic and hope I helped in some way.
I just changed my 120 v outlets to 240 v . Not advised but you could unhook the breaker the circuit is on . Put in a two pole breaker. Hook the hot up to one post, and the neutral to the other post on the double pole breaker.
are you using something like 12/2 wire
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