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220 / 230 v for air compressor......

 
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bhap



Joined: 20 Jan 2004
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Location: Pittsburgh
PostPosted: Tue Jan 20, 2004 11:01 pm    Post subject: 220 / 230 v for air compressor...... Reply with quote
can you tell me if a "230V single phase air compressor can be run at my garage using 220v? i have seen some posts that say this is possible - but i want to be sure..... my house has an electric dryer that uses 220.... the ad for the compressor says it uses 230 - can i safely run this compressor on my 220 line? thanks for your help - if you need more info to answer - let me know......
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AlanE
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Joined: 29 Jun 2003
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Location: Colchester Essex
PostPosted: Wed Jan 21, 2004 10:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Can't see a problem.

But bear in mind that there are compressors and there are BIG compressors. Just make sure the cable is capable of supplying sufficient cureent to yours.

Alan
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