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  • Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
    Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
    Fri, 16 May 2014 17:20:01 -0400
    To Gnarlodious, Your discussion of three-phase electric motors (far beyond my knowledge) rings authoratitive. I don't mind "Two-Phase" for a 240V...
  • Re: 6 broken alternator in 3 yrs - possible root cause
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Tue, 31 Jan 2006 14:30:12 -0500
    ...70 amps times 14.4 volts is only equivalent to 1.35 (electrical) horsepower. ....Found a > three phase 10 Hp motor (we are talking...
  • re. Mechanical Geniuses please note! (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks
    Sun, 7 Aug 2005 14:39:33 -0600
    ...You will need to use a three phase motor to use a VFD, but used these are cheaper than single phase. You can get...
  • Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
    Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
    Fri, 16 May 2014 21:08:58 -0400
    ...On May 16, 2014, at 5:20 PM, Vincent Dow <ianvincentdow@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > To Gnarlodious, > > Your discussion of three-phase electric motors (far...
  • Re: 6 broken alternator in 3 yrs - possible root cause
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
    Tue, 31 Jan 2006 18:52:46 EST
    ...70 amps times 14.4 volts is only equivalent to 1.35 (electrical) horsepower. ....Found a > three phase 10 Hp motor (we are talking...
  • Re: 6 broken alternator in 3 yrs - possible root cause
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Tue, 31 Jan 2006 18:58:29 -0600
    ...70 amps times 14.4 volts is only equivalent to 1.35 >(electrical) >horsepower. > >....Found a > > >>three phase 10 Hp motor (we are talking...
  • Re: Any electricians?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Moseley
    Wed, 14 Jun 1995 09:35:50 -0700
    ...Besides, don't you need three phase for working on a VW? Maybe that's year dependent. __________________________________________________________________ Bill | moseley@netcom.com |
  • Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Fri, 16 May 2014 16:43:15 -0600
    ...Vincent Dow <ianvincentdow@gmail.com>wrote: > To Gnarlodious, > > Your discussion of three-phase electric motors (far beyond my knowledge) > rings authoratitive. > > I don't...
  • tires tires and more tires...
    Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
    Wed, 5 Oct 2005 16:02:27 -0700
    Ok, here is my personal "tire progression" The link provided has the three phases my Westy has been through since 2002. I've done...
  • Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
    Historical mailing list - James
    Fri, 16 May 2014 15:42:31 -0400
    Unless his '220 volt, single phase' induction motor is European - German, say - where 220/240V is single phase and the two/three phase power...
  • Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Fri, 16 May 2014 14:24:35 -0600
    ...In order for the wires to > > deliver quality power all three phases must be aligned properly to carry > > equal voltage and current throughout their...
  • Re: Clutch cylinders
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 29 Apr 2003 11:45:30 -0500
    ...I can only attribute this insane behavior to the delays in getting my Ceramics Business wired for the necessary three phase electrical so I...
  • Re: tires tires and more tires...
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 5 Oct 2005 16:29:54 -0700
    ...tires tires and more tires... > Ok, here is my personal "tire progression" The link provided has the three phases my Westy has been through...
  • Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Fri, 16 May 2014 10:03:37 -0600
    ...In order for the wires to deliver quality power all three phases must be aligned properly to carry equal voltage and current throughout their...
  • Off topic Friday question on switches...
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 16 May 2014 07:59:29 -0700
    ...switch, made for 120/230 single phase or 208/230/480 three phase... This switch has four terminals on the back, two labeled "Load...
  • Re: A/C compressor Power usage
    Historical mailing list - Jim
    Tue, 18 Apr 2000 21:12:10 -0700
    ...A 10 hp THREE PHASE 480v motor draws about 20 amps. (Guessing... the NEC* is at work.) AFAIK they don't even make a...
  • Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:23:04 -0500
    ...Alternators are three phase AC that's rectified to DC. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com -----Original...
  • Re: A/C compressor Power usage
    Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
    Wed, 19 Apr 2000 12:36:05 -500
    ...A 10 hp THREE PHASE 480v motor draws about >20 amps. (Guessing... the NEC* is at work.) AFAIK they >don't even make a...
  • Re: Can 240 volts damage the fridge?
    Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
    Sat, 17 Jan 2015 14:11:05 -0500
    ...So, a three phase/600V service, when it loses one leg, the neighboring leg splits itself to it. Hence 52 Volts to ground at...
  • Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 16 May 2014 19:27:20 -0400
    ...switch, made >for 120/230 single phase or 208/230/480 three phase... This switch has >four terminals on the back, two labeled "Load...
  • Re: A/C compressor Power usage
    Historical mailing list - ed
    Wed, 19 Apr 2000 00:37:05 -0400
    ...A > 10 hp THREE PHASE 480v motor draws about 20 amps. (Guessing... the NEC* is at > work.) AFAIK they don't even make a...
  • Re: Can 240 volts damage the fridge?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 17 Jan 2015 14:26:00 -0500
    ...So, a three phase/600V service, when it loses one leg, the neighboring leg splits itself to it. Hence 52 Volts to ground at...
  • Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 17 May 2014 10:22:01 -0400
    ...switch, made for 120/230 single phase or 208/230/480 three phase... This switch has four terminals on the back, two labeled "Load...
  • Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Fri, 16 May 2014 20:00:01 -0500
    ...switch, made >> for 120/230 single phase or 208/230/480 three phase... This switch has >> four terminals on the back, two labeled "Load...
  • A twist on dual-battery configurations
    Historical mailing list - Julian Burden
    Thu, 20 Dec 2001 15:26:49 -0500
    ...what I'm going to do is to tap into the three-phase wiring prior to the diode pack. I'll have three wires...
  • Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 16 May 2014 09:13:44 -0700
    ...switch, made for 120/230 single phase or 208/230/480 three phase... This switch has four terminals on the back, two labeled "Load...
  • Re: 6 broken alternator in 3 yrs - possible root cause
    Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
    Tue, 31 Jan 2006 13:48:28 -0500
    ...Found a three phase 10 Hp motor (we are talking some real Hp here). Was finally able to get 60-70 amps charging out...
  • Re: Can 240 volts damage the fridge?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 17 Jan 2015 13:42:05 -0500
    ...For beginners most will have three phase power. Three hot legs and then the grounded conductors. For 208 services you get 208 between any...
  • Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
    Historical mailing list - James
    Fri, 16 May 2014 22:37:46 -0400
    ...switch, made > >> for 120/230 single phase or 208/230/480 three phase... This switch has > >> four terminals on the back, two labeled "Load...
  • Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 16 May 2014 09:23:54 -0700
    ...switch, made > for 120/230 single phase or 208/230/480 three phase... This switch has > four terminals on the back, two labeled "Load...
  • Re: Off topic Friday question on switches...
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 16 May 2014 09:46:17 -0700
    ...switch, made for 120/230 single phase or 208/230/480 three phase... This switch has four terminals on the back, two labeled "Load...
  • Re: A twist on dual-battery configurations
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 20 Dec 2001 16:32:40 -0500
    ...what I'm going to do is to tap >into the three-phase wiring prior to the diode pack. I'll have three wires...
  • article: Alternator Charging Systems (long)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 14 Jun 95 10:30:51 CDT
    ...This "three-phase" arrangement provides a smoother flow of electrical power, in much the same manner as an automotive crankshaft staggers the action of...
  • Eberspacher BA6 heater article (long)
    Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
    Thu, 27 Jul 1995 17:24:34 -0600 (MDT)
    ...I performed the installation in three phases: underdash components, engine area components and under van components. Check your work as you go and replace...
  • BA6 Heater Information - long
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Wed, 6 Oct 1999 02:46:18 -0500
    ...Try and start early if at all possible. > >I performed the installation in three phases: underdash components, >engine area components and under van components...
  • Re: BA6 heater install and ... (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Mon, 14 Oct 1996 14:42:04 -0700 (PDT)
    ...I performed the installation in three phases: underdash components, engine area components and under van components. Check your work as you go and replace...