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 More options Jul 8 2007, 11:42 pm
Newsgroups: alt.engineering.electrical
From: krw <k...@att.bizzzz>
Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2007 11:42:11 -0400
Local: Sun, Jul 8 2007 11:42 pm
Subject: Re: Question on Powersave 1200
In article <Vl7ki.15820$uR5.8...@newsfe7-gui.ntli.net>, bi...@abc.net
says...

> These types of systems have been used in industry in the UK for many years
> successfully.
> This is the first system I have seen aimed at the domestic market, these
> types of system work well, particularly where you have a large inductive
> load (electric motors).
> Electric motors used in washers, fans, air-condition units etc all operate
> with a low power factor when running with a low load, by using an automatic
> power factor correction system, you improve the power factor and thus reduce
> the amps drawn from the supply.

Who cares?  Most motors run close to rated load (where PF is close to
unity).  ...not that it matters because PF simply isn't an issue for
the homeowner.

> A great idea.

I suppose someone has to think SCAMS are great ideas.  They wouldn't
exist otherwise.

--
  Keith


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