Power Factor for AC Pumps

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Well my understanding of AC power isn't great, not my specialty by a long shot. However it seems obvious to me that the term reactive power (the difference between apparent and real) when referred to "imaginary power" isn't something you're going to billed for. It's not being used despite the fact it goes through the circuit. While I might find it amusing to see a line on my power bill that said "Imaginary power usage = 958 kWh (this is the power you didn't use)" I just can't see it.

It's why everything online states a utility meter that measures in kW measures real power and not apparent power. It's clear power factors have virtually zero impact on your power bill which is why all those power factor compensation devices are a scam, also well documented.

I've also sent an inquiry to Enmax and GE (meter manufacturer) for conformation.

Please do post what they say. It will help me get my theories straight too.

World should revert back to DC grids like Edison's time. AC stuffs are just too complicated