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> As far as I understand it (not very) there is no such thing as two-phase power.

Because it's obsolete (but still exists in some places like center city PA). Two phase has two windings in the generator 90 degrees apart. Service was delivered via 3, 4, or 5 wires. Three phase beat it for a number of technical and economical reasons.




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