2006-12-15 06:00:06 · 7 answers · asked by Paul S 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
208 volts is the voltage between two legs of a three phase circuit.
2006-12-15 06:27:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
they get the 120 from a hot leg and a neautral if you need just 208 for a certain purpose use a transformer to step it down to 208 but if yyou are looking for something to run on just 208 or 240 you are well within the 10% range and should not have any problems
2006-12-15 15:15:25 · answer #2 · answered by high1315 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bill M is right on. You need a 3 phase service (transformer, entrance cable, meter and panel). Some motors are 208/240 with minor wiring changes.
2006-12-15 14:37:19 · answer #3 · answered by johnnydean86 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
120 or 240 volts are possible. Most likely a 240 circuit with voltage drop.
2006-12-15 14:09:25 · answer #4 · answered by tim r 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
zThese guys are right on the money about the 208 situation. Now 277v, is the mid tap on a delta transformer in a comercial environment, also 3 phase..
2006-12-15 22:53:05 · answer #5 · answered by lifeisgood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just instal a 220 breaker in the panel and you will have 208/220 volts
2006-12-15 15:19:25 · answer #6 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The voltage listed on the panel is a nominal rateing. The actual voltage is supplied by the utilitiy company in your area.
2006-12-15 14:11:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋