Is it a 3-phase supply?

[bobby62]

If the incoming electrics has two 100amp fuses (presumably one is missing?), is it a 3-phase supply, there does seem to be a single-phase meter on one of the cables but I am unsure as to whether it is a 3-phase?

Are there any obvious signals to tell me if it is? I guess the two 100A fuses maybe confirms the 3-phase?

 

[holmslaw]

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[Electrifying]

Or it could simply be 'two phase'

 

[AdrianUK]

It could also be a split phase supply (ie. 240 - 0 - 240) ....especially if he is out in the sticks)

Adrian

 

[JohnD]

but much more likely single phase, especially if an ordinary domestic house.

I wonder how those photos are coming on?

 

[bobby62]

Just trying to work out how to upload a photo... it can't be that difficult surely!

 

[holmslaw]

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[JohnD]

second item on "forum information"

http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=6

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Or use an external image hosting site - they are much better than the one this site provides, which is, not to put too fine a point on it, pants.

 

[Lectrician]

For a one off pic, try http://www.tinypic.com/

No need to register and give details, just upload your pic, enter the security code and copy/paste the link.

 

[bobby62]

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• bobby62
• 1 Oct 2010
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[holmslaw]

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[aptsys]

The fuse isn't even connected! It's a 1ph supply.

 

[holmslaw]

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[Lectrician]

Bit strange - I wonder why that was added. Doesn't look to old either - that model is still current.