As with any electrical installation, the wire size used depends on the expected maximum current the wire will carry. That cannot be determined by voltage alone.
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∙ 12y agoThe size of conductor needed will be a #14. It should be copper and have an insulation factor of 90 degrees C. The fact that it is a three phase load does not enter into the calculation of the wire size.
No a 208 volt outlet does not need a neutral. 208 volts is the line voltage between any two legs of a three phase 208 volt system.
A 500 MCM copper conductor will limit the voltage drop to 3% or less when supplying 350 amps for 150 feet on a 208 volt system.
what size wire would be required for an ak012 with a power supply of 208/240-3-60 hz
The wire size depends on how much current it will conduct.
The size of conductor needed will be a #14. It should be copper and have an insulation factor of 90 degrees C. The fact that it is a three phase load does not enter into the calculation of the wire size.
No a 208 volt outlet does not need a neutral. 208 volts is the line voltage between any two legs of a three phase 208 volt system.
A wire size of 250 MCM will limit the voltage drop to 3% over a distance of 200 feet.
200 and 100
Use 8 gauge wire.
Yes, no problem at all going to a larger ampacity of wire. Larger size wire yes, smaller size wire no.
#8 copper
Well if you are talking about phases, it would be half of 208V.
For a 208 volt single phase motor that pulls 1.4 amps, you would typically use a 2 amp breaker for proper protection. This allows for a small safety margin above the motor's operating current to prevent nuisance tripping. Be sure to consult the motor's manufacturer specifications for the most accurate breaker size.
A 500 MCM copper conductor will limit the voltage drop to 3% or less when supplying 350 amps for 150 feet on a 208 volt system.
what size wire would be required for an ak012 with a power supply of 208/240-3-60 hz
Yes by using a 3-phase transformer. The size depends on how much power has to be converted.