can i hook a 240volt single phase compressor to 220v?

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can i hook a 240volt single phase compressor to 220v?

i guess i needed to rework this question...guess im not the only one with a personallity

2007-11-20 05:16:12 · 2 answers · asked by jay 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering

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Yes, so long as the 220V circuit has the current (circuit breaker) rating for the compressor motor (i.e. a 15 Amp breaker will handle up to about a 3 to 4 HP motor).

The frequency shouldn't matter (50 Hz or 60 Hz). If the motor is 240V 50 Hz and you connect it to 220V 60 Hz it will run a little faster and slightly hotter. If it is the other way around, then it will run a little slower and probably a little cooler.

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2007-11-20 06:10:30 · answer #1 · answered by tlbs101 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

yes....even if your using a 2 phase system, which is normal in US.

2007-11-20 06:32:46 · answer #2 · answered by java 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋