> Ray took measurements of the power and motor temperature (both
> motors are rated for operation at 110 VAC).
Does anyone know if there is a problem in running 110-volt motor
equipment at 120 volts? Yes, it's only a 9% overvoltage, but that
could result (if my estimate is correct) into as much as an 18%
increase in power consumption, with possible consequent premature
failure. I'd use a Variac.
Peter Neilson
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