Stratus and 220V

From: William Donzelli <aw288_at_osfn.org>
Date: Mon Feb 24 20:30:01 2003

> Errr.... 220V comes in single phase and three phase flavors. While I
> believe 2 phase power does exist, it's somewhat esoteric-- I've never even
> *heard* of one, let along seen one.

There once was two phase - four wires with the phases 90 degrees apart -
but it is basically "gone"* now. A few big old Navy radio transmitters
from the 1920s used in for the motor-generators.

*It may still be held on in old factories. Remember, New York City *just*
discontinued DC power distribution!

William Donzelli
aw288_at_osfn.org
Received on Mon Feb 24 2003 - 20:30:01 GMT