Carleton, Two phases would differ by 180� whereas 3 would differ by 120�. So could you really just take 2 of the 3 phases for home use, and get the same thing?
Nat >>>Normally two of the three phase wires come into a home. Across the two, it's 220 v (nominally) and is used for high-amperage appliances such as stoves, ovens, water heaters, air conditioners, and dryers. >From either to neutral is 110 v (again nominally) for lighting and other general purpose uses >>
