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So far we've only seen circuits that allow a single path for electricity to flow-but it doesn't HAVE to! Here's a picture of what we call a parallel circuit. See how there's one power source and two electrical devices?Conductor wires connect the battery to each bulb independently.

Since the electricity can either go into the first bulb and light it up, or on to the next bulb and light that one . . . it does both! Some electricity flows to each bulb, distributing the power equally to both. So parallel circuits have more than one path for electricity to follow!

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How do you check single phase motor winding?

Single phase motor winding is often checked just by listening to the noise that the motor is making. An experienced person can tell if the motor is working at single phase or double phase.


Is 3 phase motor run on 1 phase supply?

No. That would be a single phase motor.


How do you use a one phase motor in place of a three phase motor?

To use a single/one phase motor instead of a three phase motor is possible if you have a three phase power supply as you will only need to tap one of the three phases together with neutral and an earthwire, however to use a three phase motor instead of a single phase will require the provision of three phase power supply.


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What is the difference between a one phase and a three phase motor. And if a three phase motor is given a single phase supply will it run or not?

The difference between a single phase and a three phase motor is the amount of power conductors that feed the device. As to the other part of the question a three phase motor will not start or run on single phase. The phase angles on three phase are 120 degrees apart on a single phase system they are 180 degrees apart.


Can a single phase motor be wired to a three phase soft start?

No, a single phase motor cannot be directly connected to a three phase soft start. A single phase motor requires a single phase power supply, while a three phase soft start is designed for three phase motors. Using the correct soft start for the motor type is essential for proper operation and protection of the equipment.


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