Hooked up idealarc 250 but a little confused

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So I talked to lincoln electric on the online chat about moving the power wire off of the high to the low.  I'm a questing low is 208 and med is 230.  I'm asking this cause I run 220 volt at my shop and I don't want to hurt the welderMiller Bobcat 255Hobart 190 and spoolgunLincoln AC 225Lincoln LN-25Rock and Roll hoochie coo
Reply:Your shop is actually 240v- set the Idealarc to 230vEd Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:Most machines have 10% voltage fluctuation but 230 should be fine. I think 208 is more a commercial type power supply where 3 phase power is usually available as well.
Reply:Set it for 230 and it will be fine.30+ yrs Army Infantry & Field Artillery, 25 yrs agoMiller 350LX Tig Runner TA 210, spool gunLincoln 250/250 IdealArcESAB PCM 500i PlasmaKazoo 30"  vert BSKazoo 9x16 horiz BSClausing 12x24 lathe20T Air Press
Reply:I believe 208 and 230v hook up should be the same on the idealarc. It's when you go to 460 or 575v they are wired different.JasonLincoln Idealarc 250 stick/tigThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 52Miller Bobcat 250Torchmate CNC tableThermal Arc Hefty 2Ironworkers Local 720
Reply:Originally Posted by snoeproeI believe 208 and 230v hook up should be the same on the idealarc. It's when you go to 460 or 575v they are wired different.