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European versus North American distribution practices

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magoo2 (Electrical)

12 Jul 12 22:48

I'm trying to get a better handle on some fundamental differences between European versus North American distribution practices, particularly for residential areas. I started with some info contained in the Std Handbook for Electrical Engineers and edited them based on my own experience.

I've listed a few differences in the attachment.

Are these reasonable assumptions today?

Marmite (Electrical)

16 Jul 12 1:44

There are a couple of relevant Schneider "Cahier Techniques" available for download at http://www2.schneider-electric.com/corporate/en/pr...? which might save you a bit of time and effort.
Regards
Marmite

ScottyUK (Electrical)

16 Jul 12 14:12

For a British perspective, have a look at Central Networks' design manual.

magoo2 (Electrical)

16 Jul 12 16:53

Thanks Marmite and Scotty. A German buddy of mine tells me he has 3 phase service at his house. I thought 230 V single phase service was typical. Is 400V/230 three phase service available?

ScottyUK (Electrical)

17 Jul 12 1:43

In the UK it is possible to get a 3-phase service to a domestic property, but it is at the home-owner's cost. Most UK properties are supplied at 230V (240V) with a service fuse in the range 60A - 100A depending on the age and size of the property.

Marmite (Electrical)

17 Jul 12 4:20

In the UK you wouldn't deliberately have a 3 phase supply into you house unless you really needed it as you will pay through the nose for standing availability charges just to have a 3 phase meter.
Regards
Marmite

rasevskii (Electrical)

17 Jul 12 7:14

In Austria, in urban situations, 3 phase 230/400V is standard, and is brought into each apartment building from the street. Each consumer can have a 3 phase service meter if required for example for the kitchen stove which are usually reconnectable for single or 3 phase. Main fuses at the meter are 3 x 25A Neozed type.

rasevskii

ScottyUK (Electrical)

17 Jul 12 14:49

Hi Marmite -

I didn't know that applied to domestic users, or is a domestic user who wants 3-phase no longer classed as 'domestic'? That can be my little bit of learning for today (aside from the discovery of numerous more ways that do not work). smile

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