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    Feb 12, 2011, 06:02 AM
    Can a single phase 440v motor be run from a 3 phase 415v generator?
    The motor uses the same 4 wire plug as a 3 phase system utilizing 2 x 220v actives to get the 440v.
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    Feb 12, 2011, 07:16 AM
    Yes, a 3 phase source can power a single phase load, by using any two of the three phases.
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