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Yes. They're essentially the same as 110-115-120 are the same. The power that comes into your house is 240V, but by the time it's transferred through wires and breakers and outlets, it drops to about 220-230V. So anything between 220-230-and-240 is the same thing.

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Yes, a 240-volt air compressor can run on a 220-volt outlet. The slight difference in voltage (240 vs 220) should not cause any issues and the compressor should operate normally. Just ensure that the outlet has the appropriate current rating for the compressor.

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230 volts and 240 are close enough to be considered the same. a generator that is 15 amps will draw up to 15 amps of the amps that your generator has to offer. So the answer is yes.

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