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    i have just noticed on the scrollsaw i am thinking of buying, it says, power, single phase, what exactly does that mean, and can i just plug it in..
    steveb
    http://www.cabincraft.co.uk

  • #2
    Since nobody has tried to answer this question, I'll dispense such meagre knowledge as I have!

    Single phase machines can be run off domestic electricity supplies, whereas three phase machines require more power than a domestic supply can provide and are normally only used in industrial environments. You'll be able to just plug your saw straight into the household electricity, Steve.

    I only know this because I was once involved in buying a heavy-duty enameling kiln for some craft workers in a community centre I used to run. I had to arrange the installation of a three phase electricity supply for them.

    Gill
    There is no opinion, however absurd, which men will not readily embrace as soon as they can be brought to the conviction that it is readily adopted.
    (Schopenhauer, Die Kunst Recht zu Behalten)

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    • #3
      I know absolutely nothing about this...which is why I've kept out of it!!!

      Bob

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      • #4
        Steve, Gill is right in that most of your domestic electircity supply is single phase. I believe in England you use 100 Volt at 50 Hz single phase for your domestic supply. 3 phase is used for larger industiral motors with 200 volts or greater that is usually greater than 2 horsepower.
        Bill

        I have an RBI Hawk 220-3 VS

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        • #5
          That is a good point and question...I always double check when looking through any want-ads to make sure it's not a 3phase tool. It's pretty common that I find a tool at a great price and then whammo...it's 3phase. I know you can get a 3 phase converter for your home/shop..but I don't know how that works or what it involves, I just stay away from that.
          Jeff Powell

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          • #6
            Hmmm..I thought it had to do with the moon....I'd better shut up.
            Mike

            Craftsman 16" VS, Puros Indios and Sam Adams!
            Scrollin' since Jun/2006

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            • #7
              Here is some understandable info on it



              W.Y.
              http://www.picturetrail.com/willyswoodcrafting

              The task ahead of us is never as great as the power behind us

              Delta P-20 Scroll Saw, 14" x 43" Craftex Wood Lathe and Jet 10" Mini Lathe .

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              • #8
                thank you for a very detailed explanation on the electricity supply, so long as i can just 'plug it in' i will be ok.
                many thanks (especially Gill)
                http://www.cabincraft.co.uk

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