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Power-Factor Meters

Author: E.E. Kimberly

Single-phase and polyphase power-factor meters provide direct continuous readings of circuit power factor. The accuracy of some types is poor in the scale range between 90 per cent lagging and 90 per cent leading. The pointer is without spring restraint and assumes a definite position only when the instrument is energized.




Last Update: 2011-01-17