What is the var meter?
A VAR Meter is used to measure Reactive Power in AC Circuits -
Pure reactive components dissipate zero power, which makes sense in
a DC circuit, as a capacitor passes no DC current and an inductor
displaces no voltage. Yet, in an AC circuit, the reactive
components "seem" to dissipate power, as current passes through the
capacitor and the inductor sees a voltage drop. This counterfeit
power is called "reactive power" and is measured not in Watts, but
in VARs (Volt-Amps-Reactive). Its mathematical formula symbol is
"Q".
A VAR Meter is used to measure Reactive Power in AC Circuits -
Pure reactive components dissipate zero power, which makes sense in
a DC circuit, as a capacitor passes no DC current and an inductor
displaces no voltage. Yet, in an AC circuit, the reactive
components "seem" to dissipate power, as current passes through the
capacitor and the inductor sees a voltage drop. This counterfeit
power is called "reactive power" and is measured not in Watts, but
in VARs (Volt-Amps-Reactive). Its mathematical formula symbol is
"Q".