Recent content by geoffgow

OK thanks. Yes I understand the 180 degree phase situation. Thank you for clarifying though. My post was more based on the prior recommendation to somehow run a neutral as well, which I agree with you can't be done in a 'line-to-line' 220v setup. Not into a single phase 220v appliance anyway ...

The following online calculator may be useful for a broad stroke approach to considering differing mounting methodologies: http://rredc.nrel.gov/solar/calculators/pvwatts/version1/version1_index.html It is quite surprising how well 'flat' panels do compared with the ideal attitude. It's less of...

Hello - this is a continuation of a previous thread https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/using-european-230v-50hz-appliances-in-the-us.620097/ Question 1: The final recommendation was to run 3 wires plus ground to the new 220v outlet but the appliance doesn't have anywhere for 3 wires + ground...