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Haha thanks for the information

Well there are 2 of those motors actually as well as a few heating elements (pads). I'm figuring that the calculations are going to be fairly complex, so I am trying to find someone who will lend me an industrial wattmeter.

Baldor JMM3713T 15HP 3450RPM 3PH 60HZ 215JM 3744M TEFC https://www.mrosupply.com/motors/ac-motors/pump-motors/24080_jmm3713t_baldor-electric-motors/?gclid=CLyZpJuyrcICFVJhfgodTiYApw This is the motor on the parts washer. What is the next step to figure out the kW (True Power)?

What is the cheapest Wattmeter I can buy that can be used on a 460 volt, 161 amp machine?

I do not know if the motor has VFDs, and the parts washer is basically a big conveyor belt system. I believe there is electric heat as well, not sure though.I cannot attach the manual because it is larger than 3 MB. I have 2 tools at my disposal, a Fluke 115 True RMS Multimeter & a Fluke 325...

How would I measure the power factor with the given information? Or do I need additional information? I have the voltage and amps for each phase and the kVA.

The machine in question is an industrial parts washer. How would I find out if it is a 1/4 loaded motor? When you say my calculation is fine, are you referring to using the nameplate amps x volts or the avg amps x avg volts readings that I got with the device?

I need to know how much electricity a machine uses in kW please. On the machine information plate it states: 460 volts, 60 Hz, 161 amps, and it is a 3 phase. I took the readings for the volts and amps: Phase 1- 271 volts & 37.68 Amps Phase 2- 271 volts & 37.62 Amps Phase 3- 273 volts & 38 Amps...