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  1. brian1334

    Why are generators rated in kW and transformers in kVA

    Thanks RCWILSON, your explaination of mechanical energy being converted to electrical makes sense why it would be rated in kW as it relates to horsepower.
  2. brian1334

    Why are generators rated in kW and transformers in kVA

    I have a general idea of why generators are rated in kW and transformers are rated in kVA but I am having a hard time truly understanding it. I figured since you dont know what load the generator is driving you would rate in kVA?

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