techguy
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Hi all complete noob here, please note I am not an electrician by any means and I use the phrase "commando plug/socket" to refer generally to the IEC 60309 type plugs and sockets :lol:
Anyway can anyone explain the difference between the P+N+E and 2P+E plugs, both are blue 240v. At work we have a lot of three phase feeds to power industrial equipment for cooling etc using the red 3P+N+E 63a plugs. However we use single phase 2P+E sockets to run all of our outdoor equipment. My questions are:
how exactly does the blue 2P+E differ from a blue P+N+E? I have a moderate understanding of three phase power. I know both types are single phase 240v either phase to phase or phase to neutral, does the 2P+E require a three phase power source since it has two power pins and no earth? Are are the two compatible, since they both come with the earth pin at 6h?
Thanks.
Anyway can anyone explain the difference between the P+N+E and 2P+E plugs, both are blue 240v. At work we have a lot of three phase feeds to power industrial equipment for cooling etc using the red 3P+N+E 63a plugs. However we use single phase 2P+E sockets to run all of our outdoor equipment. My questions are:
how exactly does the blue 2P+E differ from a blue P+N+E? I have a moderate understanding of three phase power. I know both types are single phase 240v either phase to phase or phase to neutral, does the 2P+E require a three phase power source since it has two power pins and no earth? Are are the two compatible, since they both come with the earth pin at 6h?
Thanks.