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Old 04-24-18, 03:38 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by oil pan 4 View Post
Apparent power includes the power supply inefficiency.
That's why all my lumens per unit of power ratings usually includes apparent power not real power, when the power factor is less than ideal.
I don't get billed on apparent power though, I get billed on kWh. maybe if they took power factor into account it would matter?
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