This is referred to as Reactive Power. The ultimate goal is to bring these two factors, Apparent Power and Real Power, closer together.
C3’s Power Conditioners adds capacitance (stored charge) via a series of capacitors. This enables the unit to capture the Reactive Power, commonly lost to ground, store it, and put it back into the system, evenly across all phases, as it is needed.
All electrical energy coming into a facility is known as Apparent Power, and the power we as energy consumers use is defined as Real Power. Even though you pay for it, a portion of the power entering your electrical system is lost to ground and never consumed.
By doing this, our Power Conditioners:
Greatly reduce low voltage issues
Elevate voltage of the entire system
Stabilize voltage of the complete system
Reduce voltage drops when demand increases.
Reduce tripped breakers (as a result of low voltage or power spikes)
Lower kilowatt hours
By capturing and balancing the energy, the Power Conditioners ensure equipment is running at optimum voltages, which results in fewer mechanical problems, lower maintenance costs, andlonger equipment life.
To summarize, Power Conditioners:
- Balance voltage across all phases (legs)
- Balance the load and line harmonics between phases
- Reduce Reactive Power loss
- Reduce spikes in your energy demand, lowering your peak demand charges
- Reduce device vibration, noise and HEAT (motors are more efficient & run cooler)
- Provide surge protection (absorbing power spikes up to 50,000 volts)
- Increase lumens (amount of brightness) in your existing lighting system
- Lower lighting maintenance costs by extending the life of bulbs and ballasts
- Require no special cooling or air-conditioned environment
- Help protect computers, operating systems, timers, relays, burglar alarms, surveillance cameras and other low voltage equipment that is sensitive to power spikes or low voltage
Powerhouse Commercial Single Phase 5 Capacity
Powerhouse Commercial Single Phase 5 Capacity
Dimensions L 20" x W 8" x H 26"
Weight 50lbs
Maximum amp load 400
Single phase
Protects against power surges
All components UL listed
Weather-proof NEMA enclosure
Five-year warranty on parts**
Powerhouse 208/240 Commercial
Powerhouse 208/240 Commercial
Dimensions L 20" x W 8" x H 30"
Weight 75lbs
Maximum amp load 400
Three-phase
Protects against power surges
All components UL listed
Weather-proof NEMA enclosure
Five-year warranty on parts**
Powerhouse 480 Industrial
Powerhouse 480 Industrial
Dimensions L 20" x W 8" x H 30"
Weight 100lbs
Maximum amp load 850
Three-phase
Protects against power surges
All components UL listed
Weather-proof NEMA enclosure
Five-year warranty on parts**
The Power Conditioning boxes shown here are standard units, which are ideal for commonly found commercial and industrial applications. However, since power demands vary greatly from one location and application to another, it is important that each site be carefully evaluated, properly sized, and unit(s) strategically placed.
** A licensed electrician must professionally install all units and sign the warranty card.
The Power Conditioning boxes shown here are standard units, which are ideal for commonly found commercial and industrial applications. However, since power demands vary greatly from one location and application to another, it is important that each site be carefully evaluated, properly sized, and unit(s) strategically placed.
** A licensed electrician must professionally install all units and sign the warranty card.