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How To Check Your Power Factor!.........
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We
recommend the Extech 380976 meter.
This
meter can be purchased from many sources for about
$229.00 Or just order below!
Extech
380976 True RMS AC Current/Power Meter
Large dual LCD display (9999 count)
Measures 1f/3fTrue Power (kW), Apparent Power (kVA),
and Reactive Power (kVAR), plus Horsepower (HP), Power Factor, and
Phase Angle with Lead/Lag indicator
AC+DC µA current with 10nA resolution for flame rod
tests
Max/Min recording with elapsed time indication
Auto Detect AC/DC Voltage measurements with
simultaneous frequency display
Capacitance to 7000µF with 0.001µF resolution
High Resistance tests to 100MO
Type K, °C/°F switchable, temperature to 1000ºF
Diode and Continuity tests
1.6" (40mm) clamp jaw opening |
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| Pr ior to removing breaker panel cover
MAKE CERTAIN THE MAIN BREAKER IS IN THE “OFF”
POSITION. |
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| Remove the breaker panel cover by unscrewing
the 6 (or on some panels 8) screws on the perminiter of
the panel. Pull the panel straight back so as not
to "flip" any breaker back on or off. |
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| Once the cover panel is removed, turn the
main breaker on. Attach the clamp meter to one of
the legs. Put the red probe on the leg terminal
(same as the clamp is on) and the black probe on the
ground bar. Turn the dial to "KW/KVA". Make
sure the Air Condition/Heat pump is running ! Press the
"Range/Mode" button until the "PF" appeares on the
screen (6 times). Read the power factor number.
Repeat for the other leg. |
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| If the power factor is .93 or
less, the power-max will save you
money! The lower the power factor is, the more
money you will save! |
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For
Sales, Service and Installation Contact Larry @ (772)
532-0616
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