In accord with AS60038, the voltage level of electricity supplied on the Grid by the electricity suppliers must be between 216V and 253V. Approximately 90% of buildings in Australia receive voltage at the high end of the allowable voltage supply range.
The majority of electrical appliances, however, are designed and rated to run most efficiently between 220V and 230V, i.e. at the low end of the allowable voltage supply range. This mismatch between the voltage of the electricity supplied and the voltage needed by the equipment to operate at maximum efficiency, has financial consequences – it causes machinery and equipment to run at a higher rate than is necessary, wasting energy and shortening the operating life of equipment.
Voltage Optimization equipment solves this problem by constantly monitoring the incoming voltage (100 times per second), and regulating it to a pre-set level that is consistent with the optimum efficiency of the majority of equipment in your business. It then consistently maintains it at that level, ‘ironing out’ the fluctuations and avoiding damaging voltage spikes.
With the use of micro-processor controlled equipment, 3rd generation technology is able to not only regulate the incoming voltage but stabilize the outgoing voltage within an extremely narrow range. Energy cost savings of 15% are often achieved and the longevity of equipment is extended.
Most businesses could benefit from Voltage Optimization, if you would like to know if yours is one of them, contact Richard Pryke on 0435 628 138 or email: {HERE}