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Old 03-07-2013, 12:47 AM
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Default Power Factor for AC Pumps

OK so has anyone measured amps and watts on their AC pumps before? I've never looked too closely until today and I'm surprised at some of the numbers, take a look.

Voltage is 115V

Mag Pump - 0.3A , 22W (PF 0.64)
Red Dragon 6.5 - 1.85A , 82W (PF 0.39)
Red Dragon BK - 1.33A, 79W (PF 0.52)

Waveline DC10000 - 0.83A, 93W (PF 0.97)

I'm no electrical guy this makes no sense to me. Anyone care to educate me?
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