Sorry about the confusion, guys!, should have known that one, at the very least! [Linked Image]
It really depends upon the load current of the unit to be installed and of course, the
type of supply available, as a few light commercial installations over here, only have a 100A single phase supply.
Given the choice, 3 Phase wins hands down, because of smaller cable sizes and the compressors run a lot quieter.
With regard to sizing the Circuit Breaker,
you must take into account, the Start-Up current, which can be anywhere from 7-10times FLA.
But new technology over here, means that, Soft-starter units are normally fitted to Air con units, to prevent the A/C, effecting things like computers, upon start-up.