This post Why are 1-Phase Motors Not Self-Starting Like 3-Phase Motors? appeared first on ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY. Why a Single-Phase Induction Motor is Not Self-Starting, While a Three-Phase Induction Motor Can Start on Its Own? Single-phase induction motors are not self-starting because they produce an evolving magnetic field instead of a rotating magnetic field. This phenomenon often surprises beginners in electrical engineering or individuals new to the subject. Let’s find out the … Vis...