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Old 03-08-2013, 02:16 AM
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Originally Posted by mrhasan View Post
Three phase is "quite" a bit harder? You must be a genius when it comes to power. Being an electrical major myself, I feel crap when it comes to stuffs regarding AC and three phase Y-Delta craps. I am more of a DC person and my undergrad is not from here so never knew about how the grid works over here.

Thanks for clearing the confusions up. Learned a lot today

Cheers to Steve for starting this thread in the first place and keeping it warm! I wish I saw your powerhead add before; I need a power head badly :P
3 phase is like single phase, which is what is at the wall outlet, only x3. the phases are each 120 degrees out of phase with each other. 3 phase motors are far more efficient, smoother and quieter than single phase motors. I cant wait until one of these manufacturers comes out with a 3 phase pump and variable frequency drive.

electrician isnt really that difficult. we only learn what pertains to our trade. I know almost nothing about power generation =)
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