Power factor Correction is essential in large industrial and commercial business to avoid higher cost in electrical usage, this also applies to residential applications although, residential homes are not penalized for a low power factor.
By increasing the power factor or percentage at which electricity is being efficiently used, we can lower the amount of resistance on the wires that a load is being drawn. Therefore lowering the amperage and the watts which results in lower power usage, thus lowering electrical consumption. This is known as power factor correction.
This applies to either industrial, commercial or residential, although the final reduction in energy will vary depending on induction loads the final outcome is a savings on electricity in all applications. If we did not have power factor correction devices the utilities companies would need to build more power plants, and you know if they had to build more plants they would need more money and so on ect...
The utilities companies have been using this technology for as long as they have been building power plants. They need to keep as close to (1.0) perfect power factor as possible to supply the electricity to homes and businesses efficiently and keep their cost at a minimum.
The most common way to achieve power factor correction is with the application of capacitors. Capacitors have been used to correct power factor since electricity has been used in a wide spread locations. Kvar Energy Products offers the latest in power factor correction units, backed with either a 12yr or 5yr warranty. All our units are UL approved, Certified Green, CSA/SA certified, RoHS compliant, MADE IN USA.
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Kvar Energy Controllers
Kvar Energy Controllers help maximize electrical efficiency by storing wasted electricity with capacitors, then releasing this electricity back into the existing circuits, thus lowering the demand and ultimately lowering your electric bills.
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Our most popular item is the PU1200. This 200amp single phase unit is mainly used for residential and smaller business. While this box may be small in size huge savings can be expected. This reasonably priced unit has an expected ROI of 10 to 12 months, and comes with a comprehensive 12yr Warranty.
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Thursday, April 2, 2009
(Home) Power Factor Correction
It seems that there is some confusion on whether or not Power Factor Correction actually works for a residential home.
The answer to this question is absolutely "YES". I have installed several of these, and although the results vary, the outcome has always been favorable.
I have seen a savings anywhere from 6% to 18%, so for someone to say that they do not work is just wrong.
The problem is everyone is asking their utility company, if the power factor correction devices will save them money on their electric bills. And the response from the utility company is that they do not charge residential homes for power factor.
However, it is true that most utility companies do not charge a fee for low power factor to residential homes. But they do charge for watts used, and these devices lower the amperage of inductive motors therefore lowering the watts, thus lowering your electric bills.
If these power factor units are installed properly, by an experienced installer they are very efficient, and you can expect to save up to 20% off your electric bill.
The more motors in your home, the more saving you can expect. With your largest savings coming from well pumps,pool pumps A/C, blower motors ect....
To read more on power factor, and power factor correction devices you can visit our website at :www.powerfactorunit.com.
Check back often for updates on this blog, you can leave a comment I would like to here what you think.
The answer to this question is absolutely "YES". I have installed several of these, and although the results vary, the outcome has always been favorable.
I have seen a savings anywhere from 6% to 18%, so for someone to say that they do not work is just wrong.
The problem is everyone is asking their utility company, if the power factor correction devices will save them money on their electric bills. And the response from the utility company is that they do not charge residential homes for power factor.
However, it is true that most utility companies do not charge a fee for low power factor to residential homes. But they do charge for watts used, and these devices lower the amperage of inductive motors therefore lowering the watts, thus lowering your electric bills.
If these power factor units are installed properly, by an experienced installer they are very efficient, and you can expect to save up to 20% off your electric bill.
The more motors in your home, the more saving you can expect. With your largest savings coming from well pumps,pool pumps A/C, blower motors ect....
To read more on power factor, and power factor correction devices you can visit our website at :www.powerfactorunit.com.
Check back often for updates on this blog, you can leave a comment I would like to here what you think.
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