The main difference between single-phase and three-phase is that amount of energy being used. In single-phase, there is one current of energy following through an item, that current can go down to zero and come back up. You can compare this to a deadlift. The person is standing in place at zero, then they bend over and grab the weight, lift it over their head, and stand up to hold it on their shoulders; now they are using maximum energy, but then they put the weight back to the ground and stand up again and are now back at zero. You find single-phase energy mainly in domestic or residential electronic devices like fans, refrigerators, and TV’s.

Three-phase involves 3 currents of energy flow that all remain constant, this means there is never a moment where energy is not being distributed. This is more for things like motors, heaters, and complex electronic products.

Either way, we at Industrial In Stock sell parts and components for both single-phase and three-phase needs. Automation keeps the world moving from homes to hospitals. No matter the need, we have parts you need. Check out www.IndustrialInstock.com and see our wide range of products that will keep your services going.