240v elements on 480v supply

[karlB]

Let's say without a choice in the matter, I'm getting a thermoform machine, which has a hot zone created by a few dozen 2ft lengths of resistive coiled wire. The PO said he had it hooked up to a 3-phase 240v 200amp breaker. We have a huge supply of 3-phase 480v power, but our transformers for 240v are only 100amp.

Is there any semi-simple way to use our 480v supply, or am I just looking at buying a bigger transformer? The stupidest question I can come up with is, what happens if I just hook up 480 and turn the elements on? Quick fireworks show?

Here are some photo links of the wiring/elements:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/KcVB62hguctHiFQn9
https://photos.app.goo.gl/PGQBBRhvYdPFeJbG6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/z4Y74quPhPChKP1v5
https://photos.app.goo.gl/gZ8wUoghD8JxUjkd7
https://photos.app.goo.gl/675SCcDe8jE4FE4E6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/XPrZxjiczy2qLhyp9

Thanks!

 

[Little Bill]

We suggest you contact an electrician as we aren't allowed to assist those not in the electrical industry, per the Forum rules.

 

[Jraef]

Quick fireworks show?

No. Slow fireworks show, however still a fireworks show. Don’t do it.