Can a 3 phase motor be wired to run in your house?

Answer 1

The physical internal windings between single phase and three phase motors makes this an impossibility That being said money can make anything happen. Depending on the amount of money you want to spend to make this happen there is a device on the market called a VFD ( Variable Frequency Drive). On the three phase input terminals you apply your single phase voltage. On the output terminals you connect your three phase motor. When run in this configuration there is an internal switch that has to be changed to let the VFD know that it should be looking for only two lines on the input to be hot. Otherwise the VFD thinks that there is a line loss on the three phase input terminals and the unit will not start. <<>> You can make a phase converter with a couple extra motors. Wire up a 120V single phase motor and couple it to a 3 phase motor. This turns the 3 phase motor into a generator for you to run to whatever equipment the 3 phase motor is. Although if you had a single phase motor you probable don't need a 3 phase motor. == == <<>> yes! you will have to buy a phase converter. <<>> yes, it is possible to this with a rotary phase converter . one manufacturer is "phase master" (as an example only, not wishing to promote any brand). these are not cheap units and it may be more cost effective to purchase a single phase (220V.) replacement motor . the overall efficiency (operational costs) would be better too . a rotary phase converter is usually the "last choice on the list" .

Answer 2

Only if you have a three-phase supply to your home. This is unusual in North American and most of Europe, although it is common in some countries, such as here in Cyprus.

Another answer

To run any three phase equipment from a single phase source you will need something called a "phase converter" that can handle the full power of the motor.

Phase convertors are very expensive so, before you go out and buy one, find out if a single phase motor is available to match your requirements. It will probably be an easier and cheaper solution for you if you can do that.

If you already have a three phase motor that is in good condition, you may be able to find a local dealer who would part-exchange it - or even swap it - it for a good quality used single phase motor with a warranty.

Converting or rewiring a three phase motor to run on single phase is not a simple job to do, nor is it worth doing, because the work required would cost a lot to do. It is simply not a practical proposition. That fact is true even for a professional electrical engineer who has all the right equipment to be able to do it.

Answer 3

Not with standard residential electricity. Homes are normally wired for single phase power. There are electronic invertor devices you can buy to run a small 3 phase motor on single phase but the costs are quite high.

If the equipment you need the motor for has the option of using a single phase motor - or can be adapted to take one at reasonable cost - it is often better and cheaper to part-exchange an unwanted 3 phase motor for a suitable single phase motor.

If you decide you really need to have 3 phase in your home, your electric power utility company may be able to install a 3 phase service but the costs of doing it will depend a lot on the distance that your home is from the nearest 3 phase substation...

Answer 4

Yes, each of the 3 phases can be it's own single-phase supply. So only one of the phases would be used for a single phase motor. As long as the voltage is correct and the wiring can handle the current requirements, then it should work fine.

Answer

To obtain a single-phase supply, you need to be able to connect your motor either between any two line conductors (three-wire systems), or between a line conductor and a neutral conductor (four-wire systems). Of course, its VERY important the voltages obtained in this way match that of the motor.

Answer 5

No, you can not run a 3 phase induction motor on a single phase system.

Answer 6

no