So how does the KVAR EC unit work? We're glad you asked! We've taken the liberty to break the answer down into two categories: the first for those who read the cliff notes and the other for those who like to know what all the fine print means.

THE SIMPLE ANSWER:
As the demand for power runs through your home, there is non-productive current (heat) that strains your home appliances and wiring - this heat is wasted energy that you are paying for. The KVAR EC optimizes the power that comes into your home, allowing your appliances and equipment motors to operate more efficiently. This reduces heat (wasted electricity), which in turn lowers your electric bill, reduces the chance of fires, and increases the life of your appliances and motorized equipment. It protects against power surges and increases the capacity to the electrical panel by making it run cooler.


THE "SLIGHTLY MORE COMPLICATED" VERSION:

When a motor starts, it asks the utilities transformer for power (voltage and amperage) to run. This demand for power starts in the motor, runs through the wiring, panel box, meter and down the lines to the transformer where it heats up and strains the motor and wiring. This heat (I2R losses) is called watts. The KVAR EC, once installed, stores and releases energy to the motor it needs to function properly. This reduces heat on the wires and the motor. Reducing this heat, will lower your electric bill, increase the life of the motor and reduce the chances of fire.

The KVAR EC corrects power factor, by reducing the amount of reactive power (kVAR) that the load draws from the utility company. KVAR EC store the reactive power (kVAR) needed for the creation of the EMF within the inductive load. As the motor operates, this reactive power is "pulled" and "pushed" to and from the KVAR EC by the motor. The amount of reactive power purchased from the utility company by power factor optimization has been greatly reduced, or eliminated.

Power Suppliers benefit by being able to supply power to more customers without the generation or acquisition of additional power, and reduces capital expenditures by leveraging the existing infrastructure.

The technology applied by the KVAR EC reclaims, stores and supplies power to inductive motors and loads. This process provides the reactive power (kVAR) required to establish the electromagnetic field (EMF) around the inductive windings of a motor, while reclaiming and recycling the power during the normal working phase. The power reclaimed and recycled by the KVAR EC Unit would normally be pushed back through the power distribution lines.

As a result of providing reactive power (kVAR) locally, motors run cooler and more efficient. This equates to substantial savings and longer equipment life.

 

Benefits:
• Reduces electricity required by existing inductive loads
• Enhances capacity of existing electrical system
• Eliminates danger of harmful power surges on appliances and sensitive electronic equipment
• Reduces harmful effects caused by electrical noise in the electrical system

Features:
• Electrical Noise Reduction
• Power Factor Optimization
• Voltage Regulation

Specifications:
• Single Phase/three phase
• 220 Volt AC application
• Withstands surges to 480 VAC
• Self-healing metallized capacitors
• Low losses, 0.5 watt per kVAR
• UL Recognized Pressure Sensitive Interrupter
• Interrupter for maximum 10,000 amp fault currents
• Discharge system to reduce voltage to 50 volts or less within 1 minute of de-energization . Case rupture protection: Internal pressure sensitive devices incorporated to activate at end of life or misapplication.
• Operating temperature range of -40°C to +90°C
• Flashpoint: + 182°C to + 200°C
• UL Listed and CSA Approved
• Values +/- 2% of rating
• Hermetically sealed aluminum case with turn plate steel cover
• Phenolic insulating bushings
• Box size 6" x 6" x 4" up to 12" x 12" x 12"
• Operating Life: 60,000 hours with 95% survival
• General Enclosure: NEMA 3R Indoor/Outdoor
• Wire Rating: 600 Volts, THHN or MTW or THWN or AWM, Gasoline & Oil Resistant 11
• Waste Disposal: Dispose of in accordance with all local, federal, and foreign regulations, Component liquid is bio safe.