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01-03-2007, 06:21 PM
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| Wanabe scrollsawer  Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nottm
Posts: 611
 |  single phase power i have just noticed on the scrollsaw i am thinking of buying, it says, power, single phase, what exactly does that mean, and can i just plug it in.. steveb |
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01-03-2007, 07:55 PM
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| Fallen Angel Join Date: Mar 2005
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| Since nobody has tried to answer this question, I'll dispense such meagre knowledge as I have! Single phase machines can be run off domestic electricity supplies, whereas three phase machines require more power than a domestic supply can provide and are normally only used in industrial environments. You'll be able to just plug your saw straight into the household electricity, Steve. I only know this because I was once involved in buying a heavy-duty enameling kiln for some craft workers in a community centre I used to run. I had to arrange the installation of a three phase electricity supply for them. Gill
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01-03-2007, 08:00 PM
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| Technical Editor  Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lebanon, Pa
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| I know absolutely nothing about this...which is why I've kept out of it!!! Bob
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01-03-2007, 08:45 PM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Centerville, Utah
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| Steve, Gill is right in that most of your domestic electircity supply is single phase. I believe in England you use 100 Volt at 50 Hz single phase for your domestic supply. 3 phase is used for larger industiral motors with 200 volts or greater that is usually greater than 2 horsepower.
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01-03-2007, 09:43 PM
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| Master Scroller  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Eaton Rapids Michigan
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| That is a good point and question...I always double check when looking through any want-ads to make sure it's not a 3phase tool. It's pretty common that I find a tool at a great price and then whammo...it's 3phase. I know you can get a 3 phase converter for your home/shop..but I don't know how that works or what it involves, I just stay away from that.
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01-04-2007, 12:50 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia, USA
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| Hmmm..I thought it had to do with the moon....I'd better shut up.
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01-04-2007, 04:00 AM
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| Scroller/Turner  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wynndel, British Columbia Canada
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01-04-2007, 09:41 AM
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| Wanabe scrollsawer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nottm
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| thank you for a very detailed explanation on the electricity supply, so long as i can just 'plug it in' i will be ok. many thanks (especially Gill) |
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