On 03/03/2017 12:14 PM, #1 wrote:
On 03/03/2017 12:44 PM, Sam wrote:
The problem lies with the phases of electricity you are getting.
240v is two alternating phases of 120v. it is possible to wire a 240v
outlet
using 2 120v lines with opposite phases.

You'll need one of those magic transformers that turns a single-phase
input on the primary into a two-phase output on the secondary.


No transformer needed. TWO single-phase lines from the same source
(already 180 degrees out of phase, as needed here).

Now, maybe you can figure out how to get 3 phase.