[sudo-discuss] 208V transformer?

[Patrik D'haeseleer]

Good point - that would depend on how far from a distribution station we
are. However voltage can also fluctuate during the day, and a nominal 240V
two-phase circuit is allowed to go as high as 252V...

Patrik

On Tue, Sep 19, 2017 at 5:25 PM, Marc Juul <juul at labitat.dk> wrote:

> 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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