Collection: 208-230V Electric Motors

208-230V Electric Motors

208-230V electric compressor motors — single- and three-phase motors for standard 230V shop power.

This voltage band covers most of what runs on ordinary shop service. A single-phase 230V motor is the usual replacement on a home or light commercial piston air compressor, while three-phase 208-230V motors show up on larger units in buildings that have three-phase service available. The 208-230V dual rating means the motor is built to run on either supply, which is why the same part number fits shops with different incoming service.

The detail buyers get wrong most often is confusing voltage with phase. A motor marked 230V single-phase and one marked 208-230V three-phase are not interchangeable, and neither is wired the same way. Check the nameplate on the motor you are replacing for voltage, phase, horsepower, service factor and full load amps before you order, because the starter and overload protection have to match as well.

Also confirm speed and frame, since those decide whether the motor physically fits and turns your pump at the right rate. You can narrow by speed with our 1800 RPM motors and 3600 RPM motors, and find matching motor starters alongside them. Send us the nameplate data and we will confirm the correct fit.