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ELECTRIC RULES <br />MOTORS <br />AUTHORITY <br />Special permission shall be obtained from proper authorities of the Utility to install any motor larger than <br />ten (10) HP on residential service lines. On commercial service, motors of twenty-five (25) HP or larger <br />may require reduced voltage starters as determined by the Utility. <br />POWER FACTOR <br />If the power factor drops below 95% due to the operation of a large motor or a number of smaller motors <br />in an establishment, suitable correctionsmust be made. A penalty for low power factor is included in the <br />utility rates. <br />All motors operating at 220 volts or more, larger than 3 HP shall have capacitors to correct for power <br />factor and these capacitors shall be energized when the motor is operating. <br />16 <br />85 <br />