Re: 3 phase distribution transformer question

["Foxall" <term-at-foxall-dot-com.au> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)]

say your powering this from your house, you may find that there are power
outlets that run on different phases, if u can find 3 different ones, well
theres your 3phase
u may of seen PA equipment with 3 power inlets, this is designed for what i
just said.... hope this helps...


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Subject: 3 phase distribution transformer question


> Original poster: ghub005-at-xtra.co.nz
>
> I have been offered a three phase 15kVA, 11kV, 240/415 volt
> distribution transformer - free if picked up.
>
> What would happen if this unit was run on single phase 240V? Apart
> from derating the output voltage by sqrt(3), can a three phase core
> cope without all of the separate magnetising currents?
>
> I would appreciate any information or hearing about the experiences
> that others have had with single phase operation of three phase
> transformers.
>
> Safe coiling,
>
> Gavin Hubbard
>
> P.S. Mark - this transformer is intended for you ;-) Needs to be
> picked up from the Waikato region though (Hamilton?)
>
>