AboutCharles C. Jones Expertise Let Me help you with your problems with single phase and three phase electric motors. I can tell you how to troubleshoot your motor problems. From simple testing of capacitors, how to test your windings, replacing bearings, and general maintance. Before we go any further, remember these words of advice: Disconnect the power before you do anything! Please limit your questions to electric motors and there immediate components. I review each question, and if I can answer or help, then I will. If you receive a rejection, it means it is out of my expertise, and just do not have the answer. I'll be waiting for your question, and see if I can help you. Thanks for using AllExperts!
Experience I have 30 years experience in the repair of electric motors and related equipment. I am a master machinist in the field of motor repair. I have been employed with my company for 27 years. When you ask your question, give me all the information you can about your problem. I have a lots more to add, but for the everyday do-it yourself kinda person, it might get to technical. So ask away, if I can't give you a good answer, I'll find someone who can
Expert: Charles C. Jones Date: 6/25/2008 Subject: Electrical Phases
Question I am confused about phasing in electricity. First is it possible to run single phase and three phase from the same electrical panel? Is it also possible to run three phase equipment on single phase feed?
Answer Yes you can get single phase from your three phase panel. You will use one or two lines. For standard single phase voltage, 115/230, your line voltage will need to be no higher than 240 volts.
You can't use single phase for three phase equipment without a phase converter.
