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How do you wire a 3 phase 4 wire plug does it matter which leg the wild is on?
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∙ 15y ago
Of the three conductors the combination is irrelevant except with respect to phasing and rotation. If the equipment requires proper phasing ( motors need to turn a specific direction), wire it up and "bump" a contactor. If the direction of rotation is not correct, swap 2 of the conductors. Do the swap at the lineside of the disconnect/ breaker, etc. In the case of an HVAC/R non-scroll compressor, rotation is not an issue. One exception would be if the control system were to use one phase to neutral. This should not be the case as you specified 4 wire three phase, which implies the fourth conductor by code, is a ground and control is provided by two of the three conductors providing control voltage. Check the schematic and/ or contact the manufacturer of the equip. lc
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