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  1. Trillian

    Confusing nameplate data

    Just a small reminder... VAs^2 = Watts^2 + VARs^2 Watts/VAs = cosx = Power Factor (where x is the phase angle) VAs are used in transformer ratings to better reflect the overcurrent danger. Watts won't do this. Remember also, that the voltage ratio on the nameplate is NOT a true reflection...

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