Re: Newbie Advice needed

[Free <Free-spam-me-not@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I probably mis-spoke.   By "three phases" I only meant to describe the
two hot and neutral wires.  I apparently stumbled into a term-of-art
that I did not intend.  So, if I have an ordinary residential setup,
where would I best install the coupler/repeater?  And, does the
auxiliary or secondary breaker panel present any problems for sending
PLC signals through the entire house?  Thanks!

"Jack Ak" <akjack@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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>"Free" <Free-spam-me-not@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:q3h9a1dhp9q75h4ko15rfqfu9oqfohguup@xxxxxxxxxx
>> Now I have a question on where is best to install the
>> coupler/repeater.  There are three places in my house where the three
>> phases are readily accessible: 1) the main breaker panel, 2) the
>> kitchen stove, 3) an upstair "auxiliary" breaker panel.
>>
>> One concern I have is whether the circuits off the auxiliary panel are
>> somehow isolated from the main panel and its circuits.  Will PLC
>> signals traverse the main and auxilary circuits?
>>
>> If the best signal propogation would come from installing the
>> coupler/repeater at the main breaker, then I will do that.  But, I
>> would prefer putting it at the stove (just for reasons of convenience
>> - simpler to kill just the stove power vs. the whole house and I don't
>> have to pull open an entire panel to reach the wires).  Would it be
>> just as good to put it at the stove?
>>
>
>If you believe your residence uses three phase electrical power, you should
>hire an electrician to install the coupler/repeater.  Most homes receive 240 volt
>split phase service from a 240v utility transformer with a center tapped
>secondary winding.  Read the labeling on your electrical service meter.
>You might notice the words "single phase".
>
>If you don't understand how electrical power is distributed in your home,
>you can create an unsafe (life threatening) condition with "do-it-yourself"
>modifications.