is is pouseble to run a 5 hp 575V motor on 220V generator

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Kevin Kersten

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ok so we both a blower unit that has a 575V - 5 hp 3 phase el. motor. (1770 RPM)

would it be pouseble to run this motor on a 220V generator.

as it is to blow air, it dous not matter if the RPM go down a bit, to max around 1000 RPM or so.

gust wondering if it is pouseble ore if we need to run a gass motor i.S.O the electrick
 

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