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MAxelectric
Feb 27, 2007, 03:52 AM
Does the efficiency depend upon power factor?

tkrussell
Feb 27, 2007, 03:56 AM
No, a device will be as efficient as it is designed, but may affect the power factor, if it is an inductive load, such as a motor, or capacitive load, such as a UPS system, which will affect the efficiency of the electrical distribution system.