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∙ 12y agoSome motors can be re-wired at the connection block. It should say on the nameplate if it can be done. Otherwise it cannot be done.
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Is a 230 volt motor cheaper to run than a 115 volt?
No, a watt is a watt, the voltage only changes the wire size. The power company bills you based on kilowatt hours. 1hp = 746 watts, no matter what the voltage.
How do you tell if a motor is 115V or 230V?
First and foremost you should look at the nameplate. If the nameplate is unreadable then you will do no harm plugging it into a 115 volt supply. If the motor looks like it is running at full speed then it is a 115 volt motor. If you plug it in and it looks like the shaft is turning at about half speed then it is a 230 volt motor. If the motor is running slow don't leave it plugged in for more that 15 seconds. Find a 230 volt supply and plug it in, it should run at the right speed. If you have a shaft tachometer use it on the end of the shaft to get an accurate rotation speed. The above prompted comparison with another motor, with the same RPM rating, allowing a simple feel of the shafts for a close speed match. The help is appreciated.
How can i change my 115 volt electrical motor so i can hook up 230 ... the motor is made to take 115 vor 230 and it is now set up for 115 volts?
The instructions will be on the nameplate or inside the cover where the terminations are made. The leads will be marked with numbers which must be hooked up like they are shown on the wiring diagram. A dual voltage motor has windings that are hooked up in series for 220 and in parallel for 110. Sometimes the diagram will state "high" or "low"
What is the maximum volts that can be used on a 208 230 volt motor?
You should not go above 240 volts for that type of motor.
Will it hurt 230 volt single phase motor plugged into 277 V single phase?
The safe operating range of the motor should be printed somewhere on the exterior of the motor.
How do you convert 115 volt into 230 volt?
The only way to do that is with a transformer. They make inline transformers that convert 230 to 115 and they simply plug in inline.
How Convert 200 volt to 230 volt?
If a precision voltage is needed from 200 to 230 an auto transformer could be used. If the load is a 230 volt motor to be operated on 200 then add 15% to the nameplate full load amperage for the calculation for overload protection.
How do you tell if your well pressure switch is bad?
If it's bad, the pump motor will not start. It can be checked with a volt meter. You should have either 115 volts or 230 volts in and the same going to the motor.
Will 10 hp motor run with 230 volt?
no
Which is the device that convert Minus 48Dc volt to 230 volt Ac?
That is called an inverter.
Is a 230 volt motor cheaper to run than a 115 volt?
No, a watt is a watt, the voltage only changes the wire size. The power company bills you based on kilowatt hours. 1hp = 746 watts, no matter what the voltage.
How do you tell if a motor is 115V or 230V?
First and foremost you should look at the nameplate. If the nameplate is unreadable then you will do no harm plugging it into a 115 volt supply. If the motor looks like it is running at full speed then it is a 115 volt motor. If you plug it in and it looks like the shaft is turning at about half speed then it is a 230 volt motor. If the motor is running slow don't leave it plugged in for more that 15 seconds. Find a 230 volt supply and plug it in, it should run at the right speed. If you have a shaft tachometer use it on the end of the shaft to get an accurate rotation speed. The above prompted comparison with another motor, with the same RPM rating, allowing a simple feel of the shafts for a close speed match. The help is appreciated.
How can i change my 115 volt electrical motor so i can hook up 230 ... the motor is made to take 115 vor 230 and it is now set up for 115 volts?
The instructions will be on the nameplate or inside the cover where the terminations are made. The leads will be marked with numbers which must be hooked up like they are shown on the wiring diagram. A dual voltage motor has windings that are hooked up in series for 220 and in parallel for 110. Sometimes the diagram will state "high" or "low"
Why won't a 230-460 volt motor work on a 120-208 volt circuit?
Because its designed to operate at 230-460, not 120-208.
Will a 208 volt 3 phase generator supply operate a 230 volt 3 phase motor?
Yes, but the motor's horsepower rating will not be reached.
You have 240v and you need to convert to 230v for an air compressor?
Yes, you can use a 230 volt device on a 240 volt supply.
How many amp circuit breaker for 3 hp 230 volt motor?
16A
