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Are Normal Power Factor and High Power Factor transformers interchangeable?

April 26, 2017Factor high normal power transformers

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Are Normal Power Factor and High Power Factor transformers interchangeable?

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Yes. (SEE NOTE BELOW) The output characteristics of a 15030 P (normal power factor) and a 15030 PC (high power factor) are the same — 15,000 VAC open circuit and 30 mA short circuit — but a high power factor transformer requires less input amps.