Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
KW vs KVA is one of the most misunderstood concepts in electrical work. Are they the same? Does it matter which you use? This video clears it up in a way that finally makes sense.
In this episode, we break down when to use KW and when to use KVA, what power factor actually means, and why your utility bill and your equipment ratings don’t always line up. Whether you're a homeowner, apprentice, or master electrician, this one’s worth watching.
00:00 - Intro
00:54 - KW & KVA Definitions
03:25 - Power Formula
04:17 - KW & KVA Comparisons
05:40 - Power Factor
08:22 - When Does KW=KVA?
09:30 - KW & KVA in the Circuit
10:55 - Batteries
12:07 - No Impedance vs Impedance
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#electrician #electrical #electricity
KW vs KVA is one of the most misunderstood concepts in electrical work. Are they the same? Does it matter which you use? This video clears it up in a way that finally makes sense.
In this episode, we break down when to use KW and when to use KVA, what power factor actually means, and why your utility bill and your equipment ratings don’t always line up. Whether you're a homeowner, apprentice, or master electrician, this one’s worth watching.
00:00 - Intro
00:54 - KW & KVA Definitions
03:25 - Power Formula
04:17 - KW & KVA Comparisons
05:40 - Power Factor
08:22 - When Does KW=KVA?
09:30 - KW & KVA in the Circuit
10:55 - Batteries
12:07 - No Impedance vs Impedance
Sponsored by ABB: ABB flew Dustin out to a Formula E race to check out their high-powered EV chargers in action. Learn more about ABB and their partnership with Formula E here: fiaformulae.com/en/partners/abb
#ABB #EngineeredToOutrun #FormulaE #ElectricRacing
🤘⚡️EU Learning System⚡️🤘
For Individuals --- electricianu.com/learning-system-for-individuals
For Businesses --- electricianu.com/learning-system-for-businesses
-Video courses on every side of the electrical trade (theory, code, safety, wiring, install, troubleshooting, leadership, and more)
-Practice exams for 2017, 2020, 2023 code
-YouTube videos categorized and searchable
-Audio lessons
-Forum
-Business version has admin portal and ability to assign learning to technicians and monitor progress
-Any business size from 2 techs to 2,000!
🎓💡CONTINUING EDUCATION💡🎓
Sign up here --- electricianu.com/electrician-continuing-education-online-electrician-u
-State Approved
-Video Based
✍📝PRACTICE EXAMS📝✍
Get them here --- electricianu.com/electrician-exam-practice-tests
-2017, 2020, and 2023 NEC versions
-Online Residential Wireman Exam
-Online Journeyman Exam
-Online Master Exam
-300 Question Online Code Cannon (not license specific, all code)
-Take as many times as you want
-All of the above come with printable PDFs
🎤🎧PODCAST🎧🎤
Spotify:
open.spotify.com/show/7ldCwdxhWnT0R3nne96XjC?si=a42a98b83c3549fc&nd=1
Apple Podcast:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/electrician-u/id1583270265
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🎧🎹Music, Editing, and Videography by Drake Descant and Rob LeBlanc🎹🎧
#electrician #electrical #electricity
