freezer compressor rating

[wirenut1980]

If a single phase freezer compressor is rated 208-230 V, can it be fed with 240 V? What is the actual nominal voltage for a piece of equipment with this "dual voltage." Is it actually more of a range? Are there multiple "taps" that it can be wired with for either 208 or 230 V?

 

[LarryFine]

If a single phase freezer compressor is rated 208-230 V, can it be fed with 240 V?

Yes. The 240v is the system nominal rating, and 108-230v is the load nominal rating. It's actually a good match.

Yes, the 208-230v rating is a range, and no taps are needed, except for the occasional control-transformer primary.