It's always said if you can run an electric device on 220v it's cheaper or you're better off doing so than running on 110v.
CHEAPER NO better off yes IF very far from panel OR high amperage as in above 10amps. really need to keep in mind voltage drop when figuring out which works best for you. 10amps 120vac long enough run will require 4/0 cable or 10amps 120 vac at a shorter run will require 14 gauge wire. motors start better on the highest voltage they are rated at. wired up a table saw 30 yrs ago 5hp 208vac less than 40 feet total wire run to panel. motor was lazy starting. after a year or so had the chance to wire it to 480 vac 100+ feet from panel. that motor snapped on, no more lazy starting. wire size was such that less than 80% amp load both times. also been there with a 120 vac air compressor plugged directly into an outlet in a comercial building. hard starting would not start under load. finally traced the wire all the way back to the panel thru all the conduit runs. panel was approx 70' away line of sight over 230' away as the wire was routed. chnaged compressor over to 220vac used same wires just on 220vac and no more problems starting
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