what happens if i connect single phase heater load for load bank 220 volt to 440 volt?
N Thread Starter NaveedHassan Jan 14, 2016 #1 what happens if i connect single phase heater load for load bank 220 volt to 440 volt?
R Roy Matson Jan 14, 2016 #2 >what happens if i connect single phase heater load for load bank 220 > volt to 440 volt? It will get too hot. Can you re-arrange the elements? If it's just a small load use a transformer to drop the Voltage.
>what happens if i connect single phase heater load for load bank 220 > volt to 440 volt? It will get too hot. Can you re-arrange the elements? If it's just a small load use a transformer to drop the Voltage.
C Curt Wuollet Jan 18, 2016 #3 If I understand you correctly, I'd say you will create a light bulb, or possibly start a fire before it melts. That would be 4 times the power. Regards cww
If I understand you correctly, I'd say you will create a light bulb, or possibly start a fire before it melts. That would be 4 times the power. Regards cww
B Bob Peterson Jan 19, 2016 #4 It is hard to say with any certainty, but if you are talking about hooking up a 220V heater to 440V you will get 4 times as much heat and this will likely result in a dramatic reduction in the heater's life.
It is hard to say with any certainty, but if you are talking about hooking up a 220V heater to 440V you will get 4 times as much heat and this will likely result in a dramatic reduction in the heater's life.