What does 208V 230V mean?

When a motor is rated at 208/230 volts this means the motor will operate at the 208 volt rating, not 10\% under the 208 volt rating. The motors that are truly intended for 208 volts are nameplated for 200 volts. Note that the 230 volt will have a wild leg (230 volts to neutral) on that particular leg.

Is 208 and 230 the same voltage?

In North America, the terms 220V, 230V, and 240V all refer to the same system voltage level. However, 208V refers to a different system voltage level. With electrical loads, the voltage will drop, hence the common reference to voltages below 120 and 240, such as 110, 115, 220, and 230.

What does 208V 240V mean?

The difference between 208V three phase, and 240V single phase, is how the voltage is derived. 240V single phase is obtained by taking a single leg of three-phase power. 208V three phase is obtained by taking two legs of three-phase power.

What is 208 voltage used for?

The most common commercial building electric service in North America is 120/208 volt wye, which is used to power 120 volt plug loads, lighting, and smaller HVAC systems. In larger facilities the voltage is 277/480 volt and used to power single phase 277 volt lighting and larger HVAC loads.

Is 208 230V single phase?

Since the label says single-phase 208/230 it means it requires two hots legs and NO neutral. A 3-phase A/C unit rated @ 230v would only require 3 conductors and a ground.

Does 208 230 need a neutral?

Although phase balanced can occur, there is no neutral connection on 208 circuits, therefore no physical way for current to flow. The only purpose for a neutral would be for 120 convenience outlets. This is assuming all loads are hot-to-hot with a standard 120/120/120 Wye service.

Is 208 230v single phase?

What is a 230 plug?

Outlet. A 115-volt air conditioner plugs into virtually any standard household outlet. A 230-volt air conditioner uses a specialized outlet, much like the type that a clothes dryer uses.

Is 208 and 220 the same?

208V is a line to line voltage of a 208/120Y system. 220V is a line to ground voltage of a 380/220Y system. 240V is the line to ground of a 415/240Y system. The important dfference, othere than maybe having too high or low a voltage, is that one of the input leads is either ground referenced or both are hot.

Is 208 high or low voltage?

The high-voltage (208 or 480 volts) is available as either single- phase or 3-phase.

What is the difference between 220 and 230 volts?

Wiring an outlet for 230 volts is identical to wiring an outlet for 220 or 240 volts. When electricity is wired into a home, the power company delivers electricity at 120 and 240 volts with a plus or minus of 5 percent. Therefore 220, 230 and 240 volts are all interchangeable and wired the same.