QUOTE(Intermezzo @ May 10 2008, 12:50 AM)
IINM 3 phase = 5 wires ,2 phase =3 wires
correct.
3 phase =blue, red, yellow, neutral, earth
1 phase - live, neutral, earth
QUOTE(jones007 @ May 10 2008, 01:50 AM)
wrong.
single phase is still at least 2 wire or 3-wire for grounded connections
QUOTE(tzyy @ May 10 2008, 04:01 AM)
I think this is what you wanted to know.
If you're buying a house..
1-phase = those electric wire on top you always see connected into your house roof
3-phase = underground electric wiring.. which provide more power source .. which means support more airconds etc.
totally wrong. any phase wiring can be overhead or underground. it is just personal preferences or requirements
3-phase can carry more load and is usually for large homes or industrial uses. single phase is simpler to install and is normally found in house