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Old 09-05-2010, 10:25 PM   #20 (permalink)
bennelson
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The only reference I have found to power factor is that you can display it in the live dashboard on the center "speedometer" gauge.



In the image, you can see the PF listed in the lower right corner.
I also have it showing kVA in the upper right.

kVA times PF = watts, right?
If I multiply the number in the upper right by the lower right, I get the number in the upper left.

I still don't quite get power factor. There was a nice little side bar on it in the latest HOME POWER, but I'm still not sure I get it.

PS: I also notice that the PF number changes depending on what electric devices are running in my house.

And which do I pay for on my electric bill? kVA-hours or watt-hours?
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