Posted 12/3/2012 19:48 (#2731172 - in reply to #2730708) Subject: RE: Dumb eletrical ????
nw pa
others are right it will draw close to the same power. This holds true till motor is loaded and starts to heat. Heat build up at 120 seems to be more than 240. Mostly due to wire sizing and motor windings. Motor should run better at the higher voltage. Doesn't mean it will run cheaper.