Electrical Wiring in the Home/HVAC

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Expert: Greg Hughes - 7/4/2009


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QUESTION: I HAVE A 230VOLT3 PHASE AC UNIT FROM A CONSTRUCTION JOB LOOKING TO INSTALL IT IN MY HOME. HOW DO I GO FROM 220 SINGLE PH TO 3 PHASE 26 AMP. THANK YOU

ANSWER: Sorry, but the 3-phase A/C is not going to work on your 1-phase supply.

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QUESTION: CAN I USE SOME KIND OF POWER CONVERTOR TO GO FROM 220SINGLE PH TO 230 VOLT 3 PHASE

Answer
Yes you can but it is expensive.

Unless this used A/C is worth a lot of money it would cost more for the phase converter than a brand new single phase window A/C.

But yes you can buy one. Just google "phase converter". Match the voltage and amp output of your A/C to the correct model.  
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Greg Hughes

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Residential Electrical including Appliances and HVAC with 31 years experience.

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Started training as an electrician in 1979, worked for major companies and the government.

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Graduated from Electrician's School, Carrier Training, and various specialty schools.

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