> Is there a way to design an electronic circuit that draws > only reactive power (~300VA) from an AC power source? Either a pure inductor or a pure capacitor will do this just fine. Practical components come very close. Z = 2 Pi f L or Z = 1/(2 Pi f C) and calculate from there. What are you trying to achieve? RM -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist