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Re: Three phase power connections (was Re: 208v Air

To: flarsen@earthlink.net
Subject: Re: Three phase power connections (was Re: 208v Air
From: Donald H Locker <dhl@chelseamsl.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 13:46:30 -0400 (EDT)
I'd appreciate an apology to me, though I won't insist on one.  I've
done a lot of power electrical engineering and know what I'm drawing
and talking about.  All diagrams are NEC-OK, as well as common
engineering standards.

> If you don't know what you are doing, hire someone who is certified
> and licensed!

and knowledgeable.

Donald.

> Reply-To: <flarsen@earthlink.net>
> From: "Flemming Larsen" <flarsen@earthlink.net>
> Cc: <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
> Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 02:05:10 -0700
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> Sorry, but in a three-phase system, the neutral is ALWAYS in the
> center.
> 
> Delta or wye, same thing, only the voltages are different.
> 
> Yes, in a single-phase system, neutral is in-between A and B, but
> a single-phase, three-wire system is nothing like a three-phase,
> four-wire, or five-wire (with ground), system.
> 
> If you don't know what you are doing, hire someone who is certified
> and licensed!
> 
> -- Flemming Larsen
> 
> 
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> 
> Very confusing and possibly incorrect explanations and ASCII diagrams
> deleted for safety reasons!
> 
> > Actually, you can put the neutral anywhere you want; for convenience,
> > it is usually placed between the A and B phases, though other
> > connections are possible (and are used.)
> >
> > OK, I'll see your ASCII art and raise you one :)

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