Regardless of industry sector and size, there’s hardly a business today that doesn’t run off computers and related office equipment. These sensitive and expensive machines form the nerve centre of a business, capturing and managing data, running machinery and equipment, and processing information essential to running your organisation, whether it’s a factory, airport, office buildingContinue reading “Protecting Office Equipment from Poor Power Quality”
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Is Power Factor Correction Really Necessary – Or Effective?
Recent trends in the industrial energy sector showcase power factor as one of the biggest issues facing commercial and industrial enterprises today. So, what is power factor? How does power factor correction in Australia work and is it actually worth the investment? Here’s some insight from power quality audit specialists. What is Power Factor? ThisContinue reading “Is Power Factor Correction Really Necessary – Or Effective?”
A Guide to the Four Main Types of Residual Current Devices
Residual Current Devices (RCDs) are a critical component of earth leakage protection systems. The technology dates back more than 60 years, but has evolved into 4 different types of RCD as industrial and commercial applications and energy needs have changed. Here’s a guide to these different types and their uses, from power quality audit specialists and suppliers of commercial earthContinue reading “A Guide to the Four Main Types of Residual Current Devices”
3 Ways to Reduce Business Energy Costs
Reducing energy costs for a commercial or industrial facility with the help of an accredited energy partner is a win-win situation – you can meet operational goals while saving money and you can access subsidies for reducing the facility’s carbon footprint. Here are some ways to reduce energy consumption, including power factor correction solutions, aContinue reading “3 Ways to Reduce Business Energy Costs”
Power Management Trends to Guide Your Upgrade
Power management systems are key to the operations of commercial and industrial facilities, helping to ensure a reliable supply of quality energy, get the most from your electrical network to meet commercial energy saving goals, and avoid equipment downtime and damage. Here are the global trends at the forefront of this technology, from leading providersContinue reading “Power Management Trends to Guide Your Upgrade”
Servicing Your Power Factor Correction Unit
We install a large number of Power Factor Correction Units, custom-built in our Melbourne facility for clients across Australia. These advanced pieces of technical equipment are designed to reduce the maximum demand (kVA), reduce electrical system losses which will result in reduced active power (kW) and reduced reactive power (kVAr). Each of these elements, if neglected, will contribute to higher power bills and a higher carbon footprint. A PowerContinue reading “Servicing Your Power Factor Correction Unit”
6 Signs That Your Business Needs a Power Quality Audit
Unstable and unreliable power can cripple a business – damaging equipment, causing downtime and hurting your reputation. A power quality audit is a professional diagnostic process to determine possible safety and performance issues and help businesses improve energy efficiency. Here are some signs that indicate it’s time for a comprehensive business energy audit. Voltage is too high: Almost 70% ofContinue reading “6 Signs That Your Business Needs a Power Quality Audit”
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