Power Factor Meter
Object detail
Accession number
1982.611
Description
A black metal cylinder with a glass window on top displaying the gauge of this lag lead Power Factor Meter. Measures from 0 at either side to 1 at the top and bottom of the face. Measured with a metal needle. Meter sits on six screws acting as feet.
Marks
No 373886 / Lag Lead / Power Factor Meter / 3 Phase Unbalance Load / Patent No 162471/20 / Lead Lag / B.S. 89. / 110 Volts / 5 Amps / ~ 50 Printed
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Power Factor Meter, 1982.611. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
Public comments
This is a panel mount meter and 1 ( unity ) should be at the top. the objective is to run it at 0.9 lagging . should NOT go into leading. This is a special type of AC meter.
- Steve Miller posted 4 years ago.
This is a panel mount meter and 1 ( unity ) should be at the top. the objective is to run it at 0.9 lagging . should NOT go into leading. This is a special type of AC meter.
- Steve Miller posted 4 years ago.