460V 3 phase load on 208v 3 phase power?

[1dumbquestion]

Now that I say it out loud it sounds unreasonable. I've got 208v 3 phase in my shop and I found deal on a nice plasma cutter that only runs on 400/460 3phase. Is there some kind of converter I can use to run this equipment? Thanks, 1

 

[48RON54]

You can get a 208 in/480v out transformer

 

[rockwithjason]

+1 on the transformer

 

[wyliesdiesels]

+2on the transformer

What is the amp requirement of the plasma cutter?

 

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[Aceman]

I wouldn't screw with a transformer just to get a good deal on a plasma. Keep looking, find one with the proper voltage to start with.

 

[AndyA]

What's the manufacturer/model. I'd guess there are jumpers in the machine to change the voltage.

 

[Norcal]

Your costs for a transformer will prob. exceed the savings on the plasma cutter.

 

[jabberwoki]

Transformers gunna cost you around 500.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

That and 480v is not a DIY voltage...

 

[Norcal]

That and 480v is not a DIY voltage...

Agreed, 480V can do lots of nasty things to the unqualified/ inexperienced.

 

[alfredeneuman]

Here's a demonstration of one of the nasty things mentioned above.

 

[Ross/Kzoo]

Basically 480 V is an industrial voltage and 208V is more of a high tech commercial voltage. The equipment made for each is appropriate for the voltage IE: the 480 V may be overkill for most applications. Search around for a 208 V plasma machine.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

208y/120v is the most versatile and useable since u have 3 120v hot legs to neutral. 240/120v Delta only 2...