What is the advantage of 208 compared to 120/240

[MainTech]

I'm in a battle at work with a coworker that decided to install a 480v to
208-120/240v three phase transformer and panel. After checking pricing, I
could have installed a 480v to 120/240v single phase transformer and panel
for 100s of dollars less, (every company wants to save money). IS there any
advantages to 208 three phase compared to 120/240 single phase transformers?
The company I work for does not use 208v for any of it's equipment and this
panel will be use to power recepticals and lighting.

Thanks Guys
MainTech

 

[John Phillips]

I'm in a battle at work with a coworker that decided to install a 480v to
208-120/240v three phase transformer and panel. After checking pricing, I
could have installed a 480v to 120/240v single phase transformer and panel
for 100s of dollars less, (every company wants to save money). IS there any
advantages to 208 three phase compared to 120/240 single phase transformers?
The company I work for does not use 208v for any of it's equipment and this
panel will be use to power recepticals and lighting.

MainTech

Only if you have three phase motors.



Regards,

John Phillips