Single Phase Heating Element Conversion

Single Phase Heating Element Conversion Chart

240 Volts 208 Volts 120 Volts
6000 Watts 4500 Watts 1500 Watts
5000 Watts 3750 Watts 1250 Watts
4000 Watts 3000 Watts 1000 Watts
3000 Watts 2250 Watts 750 Watts
2500 Watts 1875 Watts 625 Watts
2000 Watts 1500 Watts 500 Watts

Always use a higher voltage element to replace a lower voltage element.
To calculate the wattage at a lower voltage see formula’s below.

Convert 480V to 240V, Multiply wattage at 480V times 25%.
Convert 240V to 208V, Multiply wattage at 240V times 75%.
Convert 240V to 120V, Multiply wattage at 240V times 25%.
Convert 208V to 120V, Multiply wattage at 208V times 33%.
For use in single phase 60hz. applications only.

February 20th, 2010

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