Connecting 460V Motor to 480V Supply - Issues & Risks

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Connecting a 460V motor to a 480V supply is permissible as 460V motors are designed to operate on a 480V system. Industry standards dictate that motors are rated slightly below the supply voltage, ensuring compatibility. Proper capitalization of terms such as Volts, Voltage, and 460V is essential in technical documentation.

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Is it against code in any way to have a 460v motor connected to a 480v supply voltage?
What problems can be encountered when doing this?

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XPTPCREWX,

460 Volt motors are designed to operate on a 480V system. All motors have Voltage ratings slightly below the system Voltage rating. Throughout the industry, at all Voltage ranges.

Oh, and by the way Volts, Voltage, and 460V are ALWAYS capitalized. It is a proper name. Just as are Ohm, Ampere, etc...

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