Originally Posted by
Jim Dawson
Are you using a RPC or have 3 phase delta in your shop?
The common way of isolating the 120V devices is with transformer. The main switch will break the circuit to all 3 legs. I normally connect the 2 ''hots'' to L1 and L2, then the wild leg to L3. The only place the L3 goes is to the 3 phase devices. L1 and L2 would connect to the transformer which would be wired for 240V in, and 120V out. I would not bring a neutral into the cabinet from the wall. I also identify the wild leg with yellow or orange tape on both ends. With transformer isolation, it really doesn't matter which legs are connected.