Okay folks, some good feedback here. It sounds like reduced copper use and perhaps ease of installation--- potentially cheaper motors may be a good reason to go to 480. But a synopsis of an age old argument that 480 from a power consumption standpoint is cheaper to operate than 208 is really...
I appreciate the feedback,but without creating alot of hassle for you guys, why does this make a difference. Does it have to do with a difference with starting loads? Once up and running wouldn't the P=IxE cover the bulk of it?
Thanks again.
Other than the obvious difference of wire size for different applications, is there a significan difference in energy consumption when comparing 480 3phase to 240 3phase?
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