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No, SJ type wire is not rated for 277V application. This wire is typically designed for lower voltage applications such as 120V or 240V. It is important to use wire with the appropriate voltage rating to ensure safety and compliance with electrical codes and standards.

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Where does 277v power used in America?

It is used in Industrial lighting.


Can you use 300v cable for 240v?

You most certianly can. Voltage ratings on wires are 300V,600V and 1000V. These are the maximum voltages. 120 - 240 on 300V, 480 - 575 on 600V, 1000V wire is a special order used for specialized equipment.


Can a 1H75 be used with 277V?

No, a 1H75 ballast is designed for 120V input voltage. You would need a ballast specifically rated for 277V to operate fixtures at that voltage safely and effectively. It is important to match the input voltage of the ballast with the fixture’s voltage requirements to avoid damage or safety hazards.


Can incandescent lamps be 277V?

High Intensity Discharge fixtures can use 277 input voltages. These types of fixtures have ballasts and different wattage lamps available. The fixtures are mostly used in industrial and commercial applications.


How can you attach a 120 v Light Fixture to a 277 v system do I need a ballast so what kinda of ballast?

To attach a 120V light fixture to a 277V system, you will need a step-down transformer with a 277V primary and 120V secondary. This will allow you to safely power the light fixture at the correct voltage. You do not need a ballast in this case, as ballasts are typically used with fluorescent lights and not for altering voltage levels.


How many volts in 3 phase?

It starts out with 480 Volts, which is used to power motors. 480 can be stepped down to 120/208/277. The 120 operates normal appliances, while 208 can be used for dryers and welders rated for 208. 277V is usually used for lighting circuits. 3-Phase is used in commercial and industrial settings.


What is the difference in amps used by lighting wired 277v vs 208v?

Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.Assuming you are using the same fixture, and assuming the fixture can operate on either voltage, you will get fewer amps with 208v than with 277v. However, a fixture designed for 208v will probably burn up on 277v, and a fixture designed for 277v will probably not produce any light on 208v.The two fixtures in reality are quite different. The 277v fixture is using one leg and neutral of a 277/480v 3 phase 4 wire system and the 208v fixture is using 2 legs of a 120/208v 3 phase 4 wire system.In commercial and industrial installations the 277v fixture is most common.As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.Before you do any work yourself,on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.


Are 277V lights wired the same as 120V?

The connection diagram is the same, one hot-leg and one neutral. But if you do not have 277 volts as your source voltage, connecting a 277 volt light (usually a ballast) to 120 volt will not work. Conversely, if you hook up a 120 volt light or appliance to 277 volts, it will quickly become toast.


What's wrong with a 240V outlet that tests at 277V?

What's the reading at the service panel? What do regular 115V outlets read at? What kind of meter are you using? Chances are you have 480/277V 3 phase power to this building. Whoever wired the outlet used a 277V feed, possibly because 240V was not avaliable. You should call an electrician, repair of this problem may involve instalation of a transformer.


Can you plug a 250V appliance in a 220V outlet?

Shouldn't be a problem. The 250V is likely a maximum rating and it is designed for 220-240 V service. Just make sure the current draw is less than the circuit breaker rating.Another AnswerIf you are referring to a European residential service, then you should be aware that the nominal voltage is 230 V, not 220 V, and there are no such things as 250-V appliances. An appliance's rated voltage will always match the nominal voltage of the supply they are designed to operate from.But you should be aware that 230 V is a 'nominal', or 'named', value -the actual value is allowed to increase by 10% -in other words, it can be up to 23 V higher than its nominal value. This means that you can expect a 230-V supply to vary up to 253 V.


What is low voltage transmission?

In the supply industry it refers to circuits of below 1000 volts. Common voltages used are 120v, 208v, 230v, 240v, 277v, 400v, 415v, 480v.


What type of wire should be used for a pendant light installation?

For a pendant light installation, it is recommended to use a flexible and insulated wire, such as a stranded wire, that is rated for the appropriate voltage and current of the light fixture. This will ensure safety and proper functioning of the pendant light.