Re: [Amps] Benefits of 3-phase power?

[DF3KV@aol.com]

ka1xo@juno.com wrote:

>
>The everyday advantage to using 3-phase mains is smaller wire diameter and 
>lighter motor frames for the same HP.

Stable, much better regulation and far less ripple on 
rectifier circuits, just 4% ripple without any capacitor!
 
>
>But who has 3-phase going to their house?

almost everybody in western europe :-)

73
Peter
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