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Is 120 V the primary or secondary voltage? If the primary (input) voltage is 120, then at full load the transformer will draw about 0.42 A from the line, and the current delivered to the load depends on the secondary (output) voltage. If the secondary (output) voltage is 120, then at full load the transformer will deliver about 0.42 A to the load, and the current drawn fom the line depends on the primary (input) voltage. amps = watts / volts So, for instance, if your transformer has a 120 V primary, and a 24 V secondary, as you might find in your AC unit or furnace: Primary current (at full load) - A = W / V A = 50 / 120 A = 0.4166 Secondary current - A = 50 / 24 A = 2.08

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Do you need a step down transformer to run a 208 volt steam table on 240 volt feed?

Yes a transformer should be used. The steam table needs its correct voltage otherwise on 240 volts it will operate over its given specified nameplate wattage. A 208 volt heating element run off of 240 volt will have an output increase by 75 percent.


Can you run a 208 volt device on 240 volts?

Running a device designed for 208 volts on a 240-volt power supply can damage the device due to the higher voltage. It's important to match the voltage specifications of the device with the power supply to prevent any harm or malfunction. Using a transformer to step down the voltage from 240 volts to 208 volts would be a safer option.


How do you covert 120 volts to 208 volts?

Single phase or three phase? 120/208 would be measured hot to ground for 120 and hot to hot (phase to phase) for the 208 reading. Any hot to ground will read 120 and any two phases together will read 208.


Can a standard 40 amp 208-240 volt single phase oven be wired to a 240 volt three phase circuit without using a transformer?

No, a single-phase oven cannot be wired to a three-phase circuit without a transformer. The electrical systems are incompatible and may result in damage to the oven or the circuit. It is recommended to use the appropriate circuit or consult with a licensed electrician for proper installation.


Can you hook up 208 volts on a 230 volt motor?

Yes, a 230 volt electric motor can run on 208 volts. The horsepower will be lowered by .9 or to 90% of the nameplate rating. e.g. A 230 volt 10 HP motor will only produce 9 HP at 208 volts. Note: If motor sees a load equal to its' rated HP it will over amp and shorten the live of the motor and/or trip out on internal overload.

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Do you need a step down transformer to run a 208 volt steam table on 240 volt feed?

Yes a transformer should be used. The steam table needs its correct voltage otherwise on 240 volts it will operate over its given specified nameplate wattage. A 208 volt heating element run off of 240 volt will have an output increase by 75 percent.


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.


Can you use 220 Volt 3 Phase as 208 Volt 3 Phase?

Yes by using a 3-phase transformer. The size depends on how much power has to be converted.


How can you get a 240V single-phase power from a 120V 3-phase service?

First of all there is no common three phase 120 volt service. There is in North America a three wire 120/240 volt single phase service. That being said, if you want to change a 120 volt source to 240 volts it must be done with a transformer. Its classification is a step up transformer. The primary side of the transformer H1 - H2 will be connected to the 120 volts. The secondary side of the transformer X1 - X2 will be connected to the 240 volt load. The transformer is sized by the current required by the 240 volt load.


Does a 208 volt outlet need a neutral?

No a 208 volt outlet does not need a neutral. 208 volts is the line voltage between any two legs of a three phase 208 volt system.


Can you run a 208 volt device on 240 volts?

Running a device designed for 208 volts on a 240-volt power supply can damage the device due to the higher voltage. It's important to match the voltage specifications of the device with the power supply to prevent any harm or malfunction. Using a transformer to step down the voltage from 240 volts to 208 volts would be a safer option.


What happens if a 208VAC primary voltage is connected to a 240VAC stepdown transformer to 208VAC?

The transformer will act as a step down transformer in the ratio of 240 to 208. This will reduce the 208 input to 180.


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.


What happens when 240 volt equipment is plugged into a 208 volt source?

It should be ok


How do you covert 120 volts to 208 volts?

Single phase or three phase? 120/208 would be measured hot to ground for 120 and hot to hot (phase to phase) for the 208 reading. Any hot to ground will read 120 and any two phases together will read 208.