Can you really save 50% on your electricity bills by installing a simple device?
In the past few years a number of products have been advertised on TV and online which seem too good to be true. I'd like to explain the reality of these exciting claims and give you a layman's understanding of how Power Savers work.
A Power Saver is a device which you install into your electrical system. Apparently just by keeping the device connected it will immediately reduce your power consumption. Typical claims are savings between 25% and 50%.
Electricity is not stable. When electricity flows the voltage can rise and fall all the time. The rises in voltage are known as Ôspikes' and they cannot be used by your appliances at all. All these spikes do is waste your electricity. These power spikes also convert electrical energy into heat energy which leaks power from your circuit. Not only that but the heat will also do long-term damage to your wiring and to your appliances.
There are a few Power Saver devices on the market but they all work along the same principle. They reduce power usage by leveling out power spikes making more of the electricity flowing around your circuit usable to power your appliances than before.
There are many factors which do affect the efficiency of your Power Saver. The device works immediately after installing it. The rate of savings will depend on what kind of appliances you have connected. All appliances are different but expect savings of up to 25% on lights, 30% on air-conditioning units and up to 50% on other appliances.
The highest savings will be in areas where voltage supply is less stable. Locations close to shops, restaurants and light industries tend to gain additional savings from Power Saver devices.
Finally, it is highly recommended to order your Power Savers from companies offering 100% guarantees for longer than 30 days. Remember that 30 days may not be sufficient time to truly know if the device is working as effectively as you expect. Try to work with companies that extend their guarantee dates to at least 60 day which gives you a much longer period to assess the benefits.
