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European motor wiring
Thanks for all the info. You guys are great! The pumps are hooked up and running, but the motors run hot; the thermal overloads trip occasionally (and automatically reset after a few minutes). They are rated at 230V, 60hz, single phase. Our voltage averages 245. Is that a factor in running...- gcforest
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- Forum: Electric motors & generators engineering
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European motor wiring
We have three new pumps with single phase 230V Italian (Lowara) motors. The only three terminals for wiring are "L", "N" and ground. I guess the "L" is meant for a 230V single line (as it is in Italy)and the "N" for neutral. Is there any way to wire this to our two wire 230V supply? Our...- gcforest
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- Forum: Electric motors & generators engineering
