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robertonaja
Apr 10, 2012, 07:33 PM
I have a120/208v 3 phase panel and I need to plag a 230v motor ,this it possible?

tkrussell
Apr 11, 2012, 02:40 AM
Motors operate fine with a +/-10% tolerance,so a 230 volt motor will run fine on 208 volts.

hfcarson
Apr 11, 2012, 04:24 AM
I agree with tk... also, if this motor is controlled by a magnetic starter you should check the running load and possibly adjust the overload heaters.