[sudo-discuss] 208V transformer?

Marc Juul juul at labitat.dk
Tue Sep 19 17:25:01 PDT 2017


Measure the voltage at the outlet. I might be closer to 208 than you expect.

On Tue, Sep 19, 2017 at 5:23 PM, Patrik D'haeseleer <patrikd at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Does anyone happen to have a 208V transformer sitting around, or know
> where to best get one?
>
> We have a new (old) centrifuge that requires 14A @ 208V. We currently have
> it plugged in to our spare 230-240V outlet. Most equipment can handle +/-
> 10% of rated voltage, but that is likely decrease its lifespan over the
> long term.
>
> For the unenlightened, 208V is two phases of a 3-phase system. We have the
> more usual 2x120V circuit instead. See https://ctlsys.com/
> support/electrical_service_types_and_voltages/
>
> Thanks!
>
> Patrik
>
>
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