lol... true! unless you're like me and aren't going to be in the house more than a couple years and didn't waste the time to run a 220V line for a new compressor and welder. i just stuck w/ 110 stuff for now. eventually, when i have my own detached shop for my toys, then i'll have 220V and probably will upgrade (because i will *need* to? no, just because by then, i can w/o worrying about the cost ).