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    Single to Multi mode conversion

    What is the best (read cheapest) way to convert between single and multi mode fiber optics. We ran a 275ft single mode cable but we have multimode devices at both ends. We would replace the cable but it was run across a room that was under construction, and now the wire is entombed. We don't...
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    Power Factor Load Balancing

    I have determined that I don't need to take the PF into account when balancing the load. The load will be mostly electronic equipment and RF stuff. It turns out that I probably won't be getting accurate power factor numbers to work with anyway. Thanks for your help.
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    Power Factor Load Balancing

    I am designing a system and I need to balance the load across a 208 3 phase input. I am balancing a bunch of equipment, each having a different power factor. When trying to balance the power factors on each phase, should I just average the PF or is it more complicated than that? Balancing...

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