2007-06-01 12:10:38 · 8 answers · asked by james c 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
DON'T DO IT!
3-phase equipment is designed to only run on a 3-phase supply. It's to do with prolonging the life of the equipment by adding the extra phases to produce smooth transitions.
Your compressor is probably an industrial model.
Single-phase by comparison is very rough but will do nicely for the majority of equipment.
Your local electricity supplier may be able to connect a three-phase supply to your garage. House mains are usually 1/3 of a 3-ph supply with every third house on the same phase. The electricity guys should be able to tap off the 3-ph cables and connect you to a meter but it will be expensive.
Consider buying a single-phase compressor - they can be really inexpensive unless you need a lot of com[ression...
2007-06-01 12:53:56 · answer #1 · answered by Rob K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be done by adding a big capacitor to supply the other phases, or you can buy single to three phase converters. A compressor will be difficult to operate however as it has a high starting load, and may be prone to burn-out. Not really a DIY proposition.
2007-06-01 21:47:37 · answer #2 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the 1st rule in electrical energy is protection. i might strongly advise employing a volt meter. Black, crimson, blue are the acceptable colours for 240 volts. 208 volts regularly has a "severe Leg" and the better voltage cord could be marked (taped) with orange. 480 volts 3 section is brown, orange, yellow (think of enormous BOY) 240 volts single section could be marked (taped) black and crimson. as quickly as lower back, i might use a volt meter to verify.
2016-12-30 13:12:15 · answer #3 · answered by padillo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally no. You could swap for a single phase 220 volt motor though.
See http://www.windstuffnow.com/main/3_phase_basics.htm for why this wouldn't work. Has to do with the windings in the motor.
2007-06-01 12:25:40 · answer #4 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a motor specialist can fit a capacitor to generate the third phase. from 240 volts or smc range of converters for starting motors on full load.
2007-06-03 21:22:50 · answer #5 · answered by Mick W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a google search on "three phase converter." There are a couple of ways to do it, but it can be done. The rotary converter seems best to me.
2007-06-01 16:42:17 · answer #6 · answered by Ron B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope.. sorry. A 3 phase supply is 3 by 240v circuits.. so no you can't just swop them.. Your compressor would be shagged if you tried this!!
2007-06-01 12:15:54 · answer #7 · answered by kittyCat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah- but i'm not telling
2007-06-01 12:23:43 · answer #8 · answered by vidishido 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋