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Frequently Asked
Questions
How Does the Power-Save
1200™ Unit Work?
The Power-Save 1200™ Unit reduces the amount of
power drawn from the utility by storing (in its capacitors) otherwise
lost electricity (watts) caused by the inductive motors in your home.
(Some examples of inductive motors are Air Conditioning units,
refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, dishwashers, pool pumps,
vacuum cleaners, furnace blower motors, fans etc.) The technology
applied by the Power-Save 1200™ Unit supplies that stored electricity
back to your inductive loads, thus causing you to decrease your demand
from the utility. If you decrease your demand from the utility, your
meter slows down, and you use less electricity. The thought is, you’ve
already paid for that electricity, why pay for it and waste it when you
can pay for it, store it, and reuse it again. This whole process is
called power factor optimization.
What is Power Factor?
Power factor is the percentage of electricity that’s delivered to your
house and used effectively, compared to what is wasted. For example, a
1.0 power factor means that all the electricity that’s being delivered
to your home is being used effectively for its purpose. However, most
homes in North America today have a .77 power factor or less. This means
that 77% of the electricity that is coming thru your meter at your home
or business is being used effectively, the other 23% is being wasted by
your inductive load. With a low power factor, the utility has to deliver
more electricity to do the same work. However, the Power-Save 1200™
increases that power factor in most cases to .97 or .98, thus increasing
the effective use of your electricity and lowering your usage.
Will the Power-Save 1200™ work
in any home?
Yes it does, as long as you have a circuit breaker panel with breaker
switches and not the old screw in type fuses, the unit will work on any
single-phase electric application for homes.
Is there a 3-phase Power-Save™
for businesses?
Yes! Call 877-414-2169 for information
Will the Power-Save 1200™ affect
any of my appliances and their normal use?
Only in a positive way. Your motors will run about 10% cooler,
which is good for a motor because heat is the enemy of a motor.
Is the Power-Save 1200™ tested
and approved by independent labs?
Yes, the Power-Save 1200™ is UL listed and tested, and has also been
tested by the University of Santa Clara California’s Electrical
Engineering department, of which the results of that test are available
on our website. Also, the technology is recognized by the U.S.
Department of Energy.
How much can I expect to save
per month by using the Power-Save 1200™?
That depends on many factors. The size of your home, the amount of
inductive motor load, the amount you are paying per kilowatt-hour for
electricity etc. However, generally speaking users of the product have
seen up to 28% in reduced consumption, with average savings is somewhere
in the 15% to 20% range.
How long will it take for the
Power-Save 1200™ to pay for itself?
Generally about 6-12 months, but again, the same factors above apply,
some will see sooner (6 months), some will see later (12 months).
Is the Power-Save 1200™ easy to
install?
We recommend installation by an electrician. The unit comes with
complete installation instructions, which you can view by following the
link at the bottom of this page. It installs in about 20-30 minutes.
How long will the Power-Save
1200™ last?
It has a predicted lifespan of up to 20 years.
Why haven’t I heard of this
product until now?
That’s easy: two words, “cost effectiveness”. Up until recently,
electric rates throughout America were cheap, costing us 2, 3 or 4 cents
per kilowatt-hour. Now, electric rates are 8, 10, 12, 14, and 19 and in
some cases higher. New York City is 22 cents per Kwh, and Hawaii
is 33.5 cents per Kwh. At the cheaper rates the Power-Save 1200™ didn’t
make sense, but at the current rates, it makes all the sense in the
world.
How much does the Power-Save
1200™ cost, and how do I receive it?
$299.95 plus shipping. We ship the product directly to your door by UPS
ground. Depending on where you live, US delivery times range from
1 day to 1 week.
What About Power-Save 1200™
Surge Protection?
The Power-Save 1200™ also protects the entire home against power surges.
No longer is there a need for so many surge protectors in the home. The
unit provides a broad range of protection for hardwired appliances and
most home electronics such as televisions, satellite equipment,
entertainment systems, etc. The unit protects from power line surges as
well as spikes and sags caused by internal wiring problems, loose
connections and fluctuating demand from large motors such as appliances,
vacuum cleaners, heating and cooling equipment, etc.
Is the Power-Save 1200™ Unit
Warranted?
Yes, 5 year Manufacturers Warranty for full replacement.
Is there a “Money Back
Guarantee”?
Yes, 60-day money back guarantee. If in 60 days, you don’t see reduction
in usage on your electric bill, call us and let us know, and we’ll give
you details on how to return the unit for a full refund of the purchase
price. Installation cost and shipping charges will not be refunded.
For additional Power-Save information,
please visit the following links and watch the two Demonstration Videos.
NEW! WGCL TV, CBS affiliate in Atlanta, tests the Power-Save 1200. Watch here!
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Visit our Testimonials Page
Learn more at our Frequently Asked Questions page
Read a Dept of Energy Report about this technology
University Study confirms Power-Save effectiveness
Examine Installation Instructions
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