[TheForge] Fwd: Shop tools & layount (3-phase converter)

[Larry and Pat Brown]

Hi
Great explanation, thanks for posting.
L Brown


At 08:37 PM 1/18/2004 -0600, you wrote:
>A couple of points.
>
>First,  regarding pulling extra wire for three phase, not a bad idea if 
>you really think you will use it, but it will be more expensive.  Also, if 
>you are building under a permit, the electrical inspector can get a little 
>excited about extra unconnected wires in your boxes.  If you are not an 
>electrician and you explain it is for possible three phase later they will 
>likely get even more excited.  All depends on the inspector and the code 
>you are operating under.    I would suggest if this option interests you, 
>wire your shop for 220, two hots, neutral and a ground for a select number 
>of outlets.   This is not the standard 20amp 220 plug though.  This will 
>meet code and can be used later for three phase.



><Big snip>



>Charles
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