P patrick24 New member Sep 12, 2007 #1 I have a contractor telling me that 208 single phase lighting is more efficient than 277 single phase is this really true
I have a contractor telling me that 208 single phase lighting is more efficient than 277 single phase is this really true
LarryFine Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA Location Henrico County, VA Occupation Electrical Contractor Sep 12, 2007 #2 patrick24 said: I have a contractor telling me that 208 single phase lighting is more efficient than 277 single phase is this really true Click to expand... Other than lumens per watt, which is not dependent upon voltage (properly designed, of course), define "efficient". Added: All other things being equal, higher voltage is considered more "efficient" in the voltage-drop discussion.
patrick24 said: I have a contractor telling me that 208 single phase lighting is more efficient than 277 single phase is this really true Click to expand... Other than lumens per watt, which is not dependent upon voltage (properly designed, of course), define "efficient". Added: All other things being equal, higher voltage is considered more "efficient" in the voltage-drop discussion.
quogueelectric Senior Member Location new york Sep 12, 2007 #3 Send him over Send him over patrick24 said: I have a contractor telling me that 208 single phase lighting is more efficient than 277 single phase is this really true Click to expand... So he can explain why. I cant wait
Send him over Send him over patrick24 said: I have a contractor telling me that 208 single phase lighting is more efficient than 277 single phase is this really true Click to expand... So he can explain why. I cant wait