Difference between single phase and 3-phase motors

fareesa · #1 May 23, 2007, 03:24 AM

tickle · May 23, 2007, 04:17 AM

The voltage, maybe.

Capuchin · May 23, 2007, 04:22 AM

Here's a good illustration of the 3 phases in a 3-phase motor.

Also see this thread: http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electri...ase-49262.html

labman · May 23, 2007, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tickle

The voltage, maybe.

It is the construction, not the voltage. 240 volt motors are fairly common in the USA in both single phase and 3 phase. Always and never are dangerous words. I will say other than an induction motor in 3 phase, 120 volt 3 phase, and 480 single phase are rare. If somebody else insists on unknown, I won't argue.



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