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    Effect of lower ac voltage on motor

    I need direction with my question - lol What I want to know: What is the effect of higher than nameplate voltage on an induction motor(550hp). Does the amp's increase? And: How do I know how much unbalance current a motor can handle? Some websites mention 10% and other mention 5%? SF=1.15 THX
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    Effect of lower ac voltage on motor

    Hi I am new to this forum and read somewhere that lower voltage (lower that nameplate) causes lower amps on a motor. An assumption people often make is that since low voltage increases the amperage draw on motors, then high voltage must reduce the amperage draw and heating of the motor. Is...
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