Like others, I'm finding it hard to set the phasecal.
If it reads 1 when reading a resistive load, does'nt that mean that the phase is OK??
The instructions read, choose a load that is reactive like a fridge or a grinder and a load that's resistive like a heater
Does that mean switch on multiple appliances at the same time to give a mix of reactive and resistive loads (difficult with a Kill-a-watt meter), OR is it calibrated twice - once for resistive and secondly for reactive. Sorry just don't get it.
Re: Setting Power Factor
A resistive load - something that dissipates real power - like a kettle, heater, oven...will have a power factor of close to 1, with the voltage and current consumed being in phase.
A reactive load will draw current, but this current will be out of phase with the voltage. A completely reactive load - like a coil in a motor, will have a power factor of 0.
So ideally you would load your circuit with a resistive load, check the power factor you return, then try a reactive load and repeat. Try to find the best compromise calibration factor.