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  1. K

    Phase Angle Meter (Power Factor Measurement)

    The most important thing to monitor is AMPS on all non prime power generators. The pf is just a way of seeing how far the current is lagging or leading the voltage. As long as your are operating within the rated amps of the generator- the pf means nothing when looking at capacity. Don't make...
  2. K

    Phase Angle Meter (Power Factor Measurement)

    You don't use these power factor meters to sync generators. You use sync scopes or lights!
  3. K

    Phase Angle Meter (Power Factor Measurement)

    Exactly as Mike said- single or 3 phase has no relationship to power factor.
  4. K

    Phase Angle Meter (Power Factor Measurement)

    I have seen and used them on the military gens that are 750KW and up. I don't really see a need for one on the smaller gens because it probably isn't cost effective to correct the power factor at low loads.
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