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Frequently Asked Questions

How Does the Power-Save Unit Work?

The Power-Save 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 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 unit increases that power factor in most cases to .97 or .98, thus increasing the effective use of your electricity and lowering your usage.

Does 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. If you say “yes” to only two or more of the following then you could be saving a significant amount of money on your electric bill right now!

Is your home over 2500 Square feet?

Is your central air conditioner / heat pump unit 3 years or older?

Is your forced air furnace 3 years or older?

Do you have a pool?

Do you have a well?

Do you use an air conditioner?

Is your refrigerator / freezer not EnergyStar rated?

Do you have more than one refrigerator / freezer?

Is your washer / dryer not EnergyStar rated?

Do you have a hot tub or a jacuzzi?

Is your dishwasher not EnergyStar rated?

Do you have a number of appliances in your home?

Do you have a 3-phase Power-Save for commercial and industrial applications?

Yes!

Will the Power-Save affect any of my appliances and their normal use?

No, if anything, your motors will run about 10% cooler, which is good for a motor because heat is the enemy of a motor.

How much can I expect to save per month by using the Power-Save?

That depends on many factors. The size of your home, the amount of inductive motor load, and the amount you are paying per kilowatt-hour for electricity etc. However, generally speaking users of the product have seen up to 25% in reduced consumption, but the average savings is somewhere in the 15% to 20% range.

How long will it take for the Power-Save 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 easy to Install?

We recommend installation by an electrician. The unit comes with complete installation instructions. It installs in about 20-30 minutes.

How long will the Power-Save last?

It has a predicted lifespan of up to 20 years.

Why haven’t I heard of these 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 New York City is 22 cents per Kwh, and Hawaii is 33.5 cents per Kwh. At the cheaper rates the Power-Save didn’t make sense, but at the current rates, it makes all the sense in the world.

What About Power-Save for Surge Protection?

The Power-Save also protects the entire home against power surges. No longer a need for so many surge protectors in the home. The Power-Save 1200 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 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? Is there a “Money Back Guarantee”?

Yes, 5 year Manufacturers Warranty for full replacement.

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 will not be refunded.
FAQ

Do I Receive Enough Sun for Solar?

YES!!! The following map demonstrates the average solar energy daily production for 2-kilowatt photovoltaic residential applications across the entire U.S.

Which Power-Save Solar System is right for me?

This depends on how much electricity you use, how much you want to spend on your system and how long you want to wait before you recover your return on investment. The Power-Save Solar pricing direct to the consumer is set-up to minimize your initial investment by offering the best prices available on the market which, along with government incentives and rebates, make going solar extremely affordable and in millions of cases – FREE!

How much space does the system need?

The Power-Save Solar System requires approximately 90 sq ft. for the 1kW system, 180 sq ft for the 2kW system and 270 sq ft for the 3 kW system.

Do the panels need to face south?

South is best, but panels installed facing east or west still generate a very high percentage of possible power. It is usually more effective (and more attractive) to install the panels in the same plane as the roof direction, rather than build an awkward mount to angle them.

Are the panels fragile?

No. While the panels are made of tempered glass, it is quite strong.

What is Net Metering?

Net Metering is the regulatory ability to get credit for electricity you generate with solar energy and send backwards through your utility meter. Exact provisions vary with each state, but the effect is to allow you to generate excess power during the day, and use it at night, without needing batteries.

What happens if the panels get covered by snow?

Solar electric panels need sunshine to generate power. While some sun does make it through several inches of snow, little electricity is generated when the panels are covered with anything. Most power is made during clear sunny days. Our estimates take that into account.

What happens if the panels are shaded?

PV panels should be installed in areas where they get significant shade-free sun every day. Even small amounts of shade can very significantly reduce the output. Our designs and installations also seek to minimize the impact of any shade issues through selection of the proper equipment and good engineering.

If I sell my property, what effect does PV have on the sale price?

Energy conservation and renewable generation adds value to a home. Surveys have shown that for every $1,000.00 saved per year, $20,000.00 is added to a home’s value. Solar energy can be one of the best home improvement investments you make.

What is a grid-tied system?

Grid tied systems do not use batteries at all! The panels work by producing DC power during sunlight hours, converting it to AC power through the inverter. The inverter then feeds the loads required by the home, before pushing the AC power out to the grid through the “net meter”. The net meter is provided by your utility company when you install the system. The net meter is a bi-directional electric meter that spins forward as usual when you are using more power in your home than you are producing with your panels (at night, for instance), and spins BACKWARD when you are producing more with your system than you are using in your home. This is how you generate credits with your utility!

Are the Power-Save Solar Systems UL Listed?

YES. All of the Power-Save Solar Systems are UL Listed and CEC Listed.

What are photovoltaic cells?

Photovoltaic cells were developed at Bell Laboratories in the early 1950s. Thin layers of silicon are impregnated with tiny amounts of other elements. When exposed to sunlight, electricity is produced.

What is an inverter?

An inverter is an electronic device that converts (transforms) the low-voltage DC power we can store in batteries to conventional 120-volt AC power as needed by lights and appliances.

What is the maintenance on an installed solar power system?

Because they have no moving parts, they are virtually maintenance free; just keep them clean.