Re: Re: convert volt-amp to watts   (06/28/2011, 2:03 AM)

Please dont forget the power factor.
110 V * 12 Amps = 1320 VA (apparent power) Generally such equipment(Vaccum cleaners) have a power factor of 0.85 so the real wattage W= 1320*0.85 = 1122 Watt.

 


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