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Posted By: Edward 3 phase numbering of conductors - 01/29/04 11:31 PM
I vaguely remember a method i was taught by my foreman on 3phase condutor numbering.

I think you took a number,divide it by three then the remainder....???

Can anybody refresh my memory?

Edward
Posted By: Ryan_J Re: 3 phase numbering of conductors - 01/29/04 11:34 PM
Take a number and divide it by six, the remainder (or fraction) is your phase. Example: circuit number 27.

27/6= 4 with 3 remaining. Three is phase "B"

If you have a remainder of 1 or 2, it is "A"
If you have a remainder of 3 or 4, it is "B"
If you have no remainder, or a remainder of 5, it is phase "C".
Posted By: earlydean Re: 3 phase numbering of conductors - 01/30/04 03:35 PM
We always went 1,3,5, etc or 2,4,6, etc on our first three fingers. The finger ended on was the phase of the wire. Higher math was not required [Linked Image]
Posted By: Edward Re: 3 phase numbering of conductors - 01/30/04 05:11 PM
Got it. Great.

Thank you.
Posted By: Ryan_J Re: 3 phase numbering of conductors - 01/30/04 06:48 PM
You are very welcome [Linked Image]
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