richard.bessey
Member
OK, this really seems like a stupid question, but I have asked it numerous times and never got a straight answer.
We have what the pros refer to as 200 amp 3 phase service, 208 volts.
I just used my amp meter and recorded how many amps we have going down each phase. I added them all up, 112 amps.
Now, my question is, does 200 amp 3 phase service mean we get 200 amps total when you add up the use of each phase
OR
does 200 amp 3 phase service mean we get 200 amps down each phase, totallying 600 amps?
Can the pro's here clarify for me please. I don't know if we are at 56% of our capacity or 19%. I have asked all of the local electricians I know, and never got a straight answer, maybe its because of the way I ask the question, I am not certain.
We have what the pros refer to as 200 amp 3 phase service, 208 volts.
I just used my amp meter and recorded how many amps we have going down each phase. I added them all up, 112 amps.
Now, my question is, does 200 amp 3 phase service mean we get 200 amps total when you add up the use of each phase
OR
does 200 amp 3 phase service mean we get 200 amps down each phase, totallying 600 amps?
Can the pro's here clarify for me please. I don't know if we are at 56% of our capacity or 19%. I have asked all of the local electricians I know, and never got a straight answer, maybe its because of the way I ask the question, I am not certain.