I was trying to get 220v to a welder but with the 2 110v lines coming from the panel I'm only getting 200v. What am I doing wrong?

What is the voltage at the panel, both before and after breakers.

How far from panel are you running this.

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Originally Posted by Fr_Chuck

What is the voltage at the panel, both before and after breakers.

How far from panel are you running this.

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That's the thing. I get 200 off both breakers before it leaves the panel. Its 108 I think, on each leg, but its 200 when I read between them. Their on the A and B phase but I can't get over 200 v off the both of them. Its ran about 50 ft though. Does their have to be a high leg or something. Its an industrial plant I'm working on.

Its 200v before and after the breakers. 50ft from panel. Its 108 on each leg

You have a 208V system.

Are you an electrician?

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Originally Posted by stanfortyman

You have a 208V system.

Are you an electrician?

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Yeah

You need to check the system to determine why the lower than normal voltage, may be low voltage supply from utility, may only need to change taps on a transformer.