3 phase electricity or single phase?

[sundude]

http://science.howstuffworks.com/power3.htm

[depomas2]

Originally Posted by jkonturas

Not True at all. My electrician was here the other day doing an upgrade, and explained it all to me. In lamens terms, like I said before..... 3 Phase draws about 2/3 of the electricity that single phase does.

Well perhaps your electrician didn't go to the same school I did....lol

You can believe what you want to believe, I'm not here to argue, just tell me at the end of the year if your electrical bill is two thirds what it was when you used single phase......??

[depomas2]

Here's a quote........

"A 3 phase service can deliver more power (wattage) at less voltage with smaller gauge conductors, thus saving copper and installation costs are more efficient than a single phase service.

This is more evident when used for larger commercial or industrial equipment. A single phase motor larger than 10 HP is rare, where 3 phase motors can be much larger...."

	Superior UV

[parrot head]

I totally agree with depomas2. 3 phase is much more efficiant, but your electric bill will NOT be smaller. You can simply have more equipment running with three phase and have the same amp service panel.

	Superior UV

[bronzeman11]

yep. hey angerfant.....you're welcome to tap in anytime you want. free elec. !!!!! what a country!

[Neon Beach]

Any electrical you can afford to pay for with a tanning salon is good.