Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re[1]: FYI: Home Depot Good buy on conns/cables 20' 3...

Ian,

Nope, there's no two phase power in US homes. AFAIK, there's no two
phase power at all in the west. Just a few old systems in the east.

The confusion comes from our sometimes calling the two hot wires, in our
three wire 240v/120v center tapped systems, "phases".

Jeff

On Tue, 3 Oct 2000 15:02:58 +0100, you wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I've been following this thread purely for interest as I don't plan on
>crossing the Atlantic to buy a lead from HD, however, what has intrigued me
>is the realisation from what has been said that you may have two phase power
>to your homes and, even more surprising that both phases may be available at
>a wall outlet! Can this be true??
>
>I have long marvelled at your choice of wire colour schemes which I see
>almost daily on 'Home and Leisure' channel in the 'This Old House' series
>and others, and at the quaint way you still use what we used to call
>'screwits' to join wires - a method which was banned in the UK in the '60's.
>However, the idea of having two phases - in your case 220v, for the home
>mechanic to play with is just too intriguing. Perhaps the idea is sponsored
>by home appliance makers who can benefit from the smoke-making skills of
>amateur electricians?
>
>I'm not saying that the British system of electrics is any better here
>(before anyone takes offense) as I personally prefer the current French or
>Spanish methods where everything is above ground and easily visible and
>socket outlets are well earthed and have protective skirts (and are less
>expensive than their British counterparts) - its just that I know from
>personal experience at work what fun can be caused to an office full of PCs
>when you get a neutral fault on a three-phase supply! ;o0
>
>Ian