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    Apr 10, 2012, 07:33 PM
    Can I get 230 volt from a 120/208 3 phase panel?
    I have a120/208v 3 phase panel and I need to plag a 230v motor ,this it possible?
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    Apr 11, 2012, 02:40 AM
    Motors operate fine with a +/-10% tolerance,so a 230 volt motor will run fine on 208 volts.
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    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.
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