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    What is the formula for adding power together?
    EX. 200W(Resistive), 50Vars(Inductive), 100Vars(Capacitive)

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    Quote Originally Posted by cnowak View Post
    What is the formula for adding power together?
    EX. 200W(Resistive), 50Vars(Inductive), 100Vars(Capacitive)
    I assume you are trying to find total Apparent Power (VA).
    You can find equations here:
    https://www.industrial-electronics.c...rin_2e_17.html

    I would specifically use this equation, replacing resistance/reactance with your respective power values:
    https://www.industrial-electronics.c...x8_17-p280.jpg

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kalbi_Rob View Post
    I assume you are trying to find total Apparent Power (VA).
    You can find equations here:
    https://www.industrial-electronics.c...rin_2e_17.html

    I would specifically use this equation, replacing resistance/reactance with your respective power values:
    https://www.industrial-electronics.c...x8_17-p280.jpg
    It's been a minute since I've been on here but coming back to this helped. I appreciate the help. Thank you.

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