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    Jul 23, 2011, 10:39 PM
    3 phase to 1 phase
    I have a 3 phase outlet in my garage that I would like to make 1 phase is there a simple way to do this?
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    Jul 24, 2011, 02:40 AM
    Using any two of the three live legs of a 3 phase circuit will give single phase. Be sure to match the circuit voltage and amperage.
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