how do I figure the cost of watts?
Can you help me figure this out. I know it should be fairly simple but I just don't seem to get it. Lets say I have a Kill A Watt. I plug something into that Kill A Watt and it reads 55 watts. How ...
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BFL13 wrote:
Does the power company charge for KWH or KVAH? Does the KillaWatt measure KW or KVA (some can measure PF, ISTR) We don't want to compare prices using different amounts. Does it come out right with lights but not dryers? (Of course I am only asking in the true spirit of inquiry )
It depends, large industries are charged KVAH and are encouraged to power factor correct.
Most households are charged KWH and have their rate adjusted for what is considered an average or normal power factor load.
This is all changing though due to the high displacement power factor loads that are generated by CFL's, LED's, TV's, and other electronic systems.
