Harmonics might be more dangerous than we thought…
Have you ever had someone turn on the tap at a sink while you were taking a shower only to be rudely interrupted by a change in your water temperature? I like to use this as a demonstration to show the similarities to what happens to a buildings power supply when affected by harmonic interference. Power wanes or surges, and instead of just an uncomfortable temperature, as in the shower, electrical equipment can actually heat up to the point of failure. Harmonic interference really wasn’t a concern until recently when harmonic-generating equipment such as personal computers, fax machines,...
read moreA Simple Guide to Power Factor
Before I talk about power factor, I first would like to explain what it is using a common analogy found through the United States Department of Energy website. Picture a horse tied to a train and the horses job is to pull the train down the railroad tracks. However, the horse cannot pull the train in a straight line by walking in the middle of the tracks, it needs to be on a more consistent ground so that it doesn’t trip over anything. Now picture the ground right next to the tracks as being uneven and so now the horse is 20 feet away from the tracks and is pulling the train. We all know...
read moreElectrical Surges and Spikes – They are NOT your friend!
Surges and spikes are simply an abnormal fluctuation in the electrical system. What do you think of when you hear surges and spikes? The number one answer I get to this question almost always relates to lightning strikes. Yes, lightning strikes do create surges and spikes and can send them through your electrical system from miles away. But how many lightning related surges and spikes do you really get? Not many. The surges and spikes we really need to be concerned about are the ones that come from the electric lines into our electrical system. Your electricity is generated most times from...
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You CAN Lower Your Monthly Bills! Learn how Monyer Electric can help you lower your monthly electric bills by making a few simple changes. Below are the products that we recommend and can install in your home to save energy. LED Lighting &...
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