This is why I contacted the manufacturer at the same time the original message was posted here. I don't expec to hear from them any time soon...Since changing the freq is out of the question, I am most curious about Dwayne's solution... CL > > The core in question *may* work at 277V but this can only be > determined by > testing or consulting the manufacturer. Since excess core > usually means > excess expense, the cores are usually made to just barely do > the job and > typically run warm at rated load. Raising the voltage will > usually raise > the temperature also. Determination of suitability is left as > an exercise > to the student. > > Tom M. > > -- > http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList > mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu > > > -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu