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August 18, 2008
3 Phase Electric
I am trying to upgrade my electrical service to 3 phase. i've left numerous messages with Con Ed, but they haven't returned my call. Does anyone know the ballpark cost of the change? I'm interested in the charges from Con Ed, my electrician can quote me the rest.
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I don't know if it still holds true, or what your situation is, but years ago, Con Ed would not put 3 phase into residential.
Posted by: Bond at August 18, 2008 10:19 PM
I don't think you can get three phase in residential either. What do you need it for? You can purchase a phase generator. They pop up on craigs list all the time.
Posted by: southslope at August 18, 2008 10:51 PM
It's two phase with higher amperage that you want. Oh, and it's Con-Ed, so of course they haven't returned your call.
Posted by: Smokychimp at August 18, 2008 11:24 PM
I think three-phase is only available to industrial customers, and at commercial rates.
Posted by: Steve at August 19, 2008 1:35 AM
I'm really curious: what are you doing that you might need 3-phase? How big is the house?
Posted by: cmu at August 19, 2008 12:07 PM
Maybe he renovating a drawbridge into a residence?
Posted by: Steve at August 19, 2008 12:48 PM
I need the 3 phase for 2 purposes. First is central AC. The system I want is more cost efficient in the 3 phase configuration. Second is an elevator. I own my place as a commercial enterprise, so Con Ed should not have an issue.
Does anyone know a cost?
Posted by: NewOwner08 at August 19, 2008 1:17 PM
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