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ironworks
Jun 10, 2013, 06:03 PM
Hello,

I have just purchased a plasma cutter and it requires 208/230volt single phase. I only have 240 volt power in my shop.

Any way to make this work or do I have to get a different plasma cutter for 240 volt.

Thank you

smoothy
Jun 10, 2013, 06:08 PM
You use both hots from the 220... without the common... you will be somewhat over the 208volt needed... but it will work and be single phase. I wired in a 208 volt 3.5 hp air compressor that way... and the one in our office has been for over 30 years as well...

stanfortyman
Jun 10, 2013, 06:58 PM
Actually it's both hots from your 240V panel, without a neutral.

Your 230V cutter will work fine @ 240V.