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split-phase power

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.32 in modern English

Syllables
split-phase pow-er
IPA
27
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
3
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of electrical power distribution system using two line wires connected to the ends of a distribution transformer and a grounded neutral wire connected to the center tap of the transformer, allowing loads to be connected between line and neutral and receive the normal line voltage (120 or 240 volts), or between the two opposite-phase line wires and receive twice the normal line voltage (240 or 480 volts).

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What does split-phase power mean?
A type of electrical power distribution system using two line wires connected to the ends of a distribution transformer and a grounded neutral wire connected to the center tap of the transformer, allowing loads to be connected between line and neutral and receive the normal line voltage (120 or 240 volts), or between the two opposite-phase line wires and receive twice the normal line voltage (240 or 480 volts).

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