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Brian Graham
- Jan 1, 1970
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I just purchased a Kill-A-Watt to monitor energy usage and ultimately to plan my solar. It measures both Watts, and VA, among other things. But since Watts = Volts times Amps, what is the difference in the measurements? VA is higher, so I presume that is the unit I need to plan with.
Which brings me to the KWH that it records. Does anyone know if its based on the Watts or the VA? In other words, my new washer used .19 KWH for a load. Is that safe to use, or do I need to increase it by the same ratio of the VA:Watts the unit records.
While I'm at it, just what is the Power factor?
So many questions. So much to learn..
Which brings me to the KWH that it records. Does anyone know if its based on the Watts or the VA? In other words, my new washer used .19 KWH for a load. Is that safe to use, or do I need to increase it by the same ratio of the VA:Watts the unit records.
While I'm at it, just what is the Power factor?
So many questions. So much to learn..