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This idea is not economic.

It would cost more to convert it safely than buying one or more single phase heaters (either second-hand or new) to give the same heating effect.

3-phase heaters are not usually intended for domestic use in homes, except for the latest new-builds which have 3-phase supplies. They are commonly used in industrial sites (factories, workshops, etc.) or large public areas (department stores, airline terminals, etc.) where a 3-phase power supply would be installed as standard at the site.

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As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.

Before you do any work yourself,

on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,

always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.

IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB

SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY

REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.

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Not knowing the design, I would say no, at least not easily. The 3-phase system can deliver three times the power under normal conditions.

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