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I live in a country where the domestic utility power is 115 VAC. Is there a way to conveniently access a 230 VAC power source for a test bench to develop a motor application?

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I live in a country where the domestic utility power is 115 VAC. Is there a way to conveniently access a 230 VAC power source for a test bench to develop a motor application?

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A 1:2 step-up transformer is available from a number of sources (check your local electrical supply house). The transformer will be designed to develop 230 VAC from 115 VAC, for example. Be sure the power output rating (kW) of the transformer is greater than 1.73 times the three-phase current of the motor you intend to power. We recommend doing this for motors 1/2 horse-power or smaller, with small loads. For 400 V class inverters, we recommend only using a utility power source of the correct voltage.