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    Jan 1, 2014, 01:37 PM
    Electric fryer 3 phase 208v. Uses 38 amps what will it use at 240 volts 3 phase
    I have 6 thwwn feeding from 50 amp breaker 3 phase. Supply is 208 volts and unit is designed to pull 38 amp. Feeding 240 volts to unit causes a reading of 42 amps. There is ine high leg.
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    Jan 2, 2014, 10:09 AM
    Could you be a bit more specific with your question?
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    Jan 2, 2014, 10:42 AM
    What's your question??
    The resistance elements will draw more at a higher voltage.
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    Jan 2, 2014, 05:41 PM
    Just curious, but on a 120/208 system, where is the 240 Volts coming from?
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    Jan 3, 2014, 05:58 AM
    For the record, my previous post was just for grins.
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