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In article <1992Aug31.122642.7992@access.digex.com>, zbang@access.digex.com (Carl P. Zwanzig) writes:
> BTW, What most people have in their houses is "split phase", not "two phase".
> The former is derived from a single transformer winding with 240v from
> end to end and a center tap, which is the grounded neutral.  "Two phase" is
> a setup that requires 3 or 4 wires and generator windings that are electricly
> 90 degrees out of phase.  It is only used in very old industrial plants
> anymore.

Another alternative is using 2 phases of a 3 phase suppply - not very common, 
but it gives you 415 volts in Australia, or about 190 volts in USA.  Then 
again, using either 2 or 3 phases as 2 or 3 single phase supplies provides 
crude balancing between phases.

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