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3 phase plugs

Postby max power » 02 Feb 2020, 11:15

The motor that converts my supply to 3 phase has a 5 pin outlet but my new drill only has 4 wires.
Can I use a five pin socket on the drill and just miss one of the pins ?
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Re: 3 phase plugs

Postby 9fingers » 02 Feb 2020, 12:30

Yes. The fith pin is for a neutral connection rarely found in uk 3 phase installations but standard in rest of Europe,

Just wire up the three phases and most importantly, the earth. Oh yes do use a plug on the drill not a socket!!

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Re: 3 phase plugs

Postby max power » 02 Feb 2020, 19:30

Thanks Bob, I was thought that would be the case, just needed someone knowledgeable to confirm
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Re: 3 phase plugs

Postby max power » 02 Feb 2020, 19:34

Thanks Bob, I thought that might be the case, just needed someone knowledgeable to confirm before I bought the plug

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