Can you really save 40% on your electricity bills by plugging a small box into your AC socket?

In the past six month 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, like the powersave 1200.

A Power Saver is a device that you plug in to your power socket. Apparently just by keeping the device connected it will immediately reduce your power consumption. Typical power saver claims are savings between 25% and 40%.

The technology behind Power Saver units comes from German research coupled with Asian manufacturing and is based on sound scientific principles.

Electricity is not stable. When electricity flows the voltage can rise and fall all the time. The rises in voltage are known as ‘spikes’ 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 models on the market, including the powersave 1200, but they all work along the same principle. Each Power Saver stores the electricity inside itself using a system of capacitors and they release it in a smoother way to normal without the spikes. The systems also automatically remove carbon from the circuit which also encourages a smoother electrical flow. This means that you will have less power spikes. More of the electricity flowing around your circuit can be used to power your appliances than before.

There are many factors which do affect the efficiency of your Power Saver. The device works immediately after plugging it in although it can take as long as 8 days before it has adjusted itself for peak performance. The rate of savings the power saver will take off your electric bill 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 35% 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.

So how can you be sure that your Power Saver is working correctly?

Most often Power Savers come fitted with a light to indicate that it is working. If you have access to an electricity meter then you should see it immediately slowing down. Assuming that the light is on and that you leave the device unattended you can expect savings immediately. Be aware that often electricity companies will not take meter readings each month. Often bills are calculated on monthly averages which self-correct over time so please be aware of that in using your bill as a guide.

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.

Here’s how one Entrepreneur Cut His Office’s Electric Bill by 31%

Chris Johns is the founder of SupportSave – a US company based in the Philippines. They offer business outsourcing to companies worldwide. His office may comprise of 200 employees for 8-10 hours a day. His electricity bills have been terrifying! “In Manila the humidity means that we need to provide air conditioning at all times. We must keep the working environment comfortable so that our staff can be effective but it was always a worry when our monthly electricity bills arrived at the end of the month.” Chris has been spending over $5,500 every month on his power costs. Each member of staff works in front of a computer, over 70 air conditions may work at one time and printers, photocopiers and faxes are constantly being pushed to capacity. Since February however Chris tested the Power Saver 7 to see if it really could cut down his costs. Power Savers are little boxes you plug straight into your plug socket at home, at work, or in a factory. As soon as you do this your electricity costs will decrease. You leave this device plugged in 24 hours a day and by the end of the month you will see a saving of up to 40% on your electricity bill. There is no need for maintenance, results are immediate and the unit can pay for itself in a few days of industrial use. Chris’s average monthly bill has now stabilized at an average of $3,940 – saving him 31% every month. “The $1750 I’m saving each month would enable my business to employ over 7 full-time workers. I’m delighted with the results and expect this product is going to improve profits for a lot of businesses”.

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