KVAR Questions and Answers
KVAR Questions and Answers
Is the KVAR unit legal?
Absolutely, it has over 14 patents nationally and internationally and has been UL (Underwriters Laboratory) approved, CSA (Canadian Standard Approved) in addition to energy and safety tests conducted by the following organizations: NASA, EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), US DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, & RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliant UK. The manufacturer of KVAR Energy Savings, Inc. is a licensed business operating in the state of Florida to distributors worldwide.How does the KVAR unit work?
The KVAR unit reduces the amount of power drawn from the utility by storing (in its capacitors) otherwise lost electricity (watts) caused by the inductive motors in your home. Some examples of inductive motors are:- Air conditioning units
- Refrigerators / Freezers
- Washers /Dryers
- Dishwashers
- Vacuum cleaners
- Pool pumps
- Furnace blower motors
- Fans
The idea is: You have already paid for that electricity, why waste it when you can store it and reuse it again. This whole process is called power factor optimization.
The authority of the power company ENDS at the sealed meter. When the power company sends you all this electricity much of the wasted electricity is emitted and disposed of throughout your home and all around you. Within that wasted energy are EMF emissions you are constantly being exposed to. Unless you have something pulling/ drawing that energy from the power source (power meter), that energy sits there waiting for you to consume it.
Even though you are not using all the energy they send, you will pay for all you use and waste. The KVAR unit takes the power sent to you by the power company, pulls it into the patented capacitors and sends the wasted energy back to the power company.
This product maintains an environmental approval rating of reducing EMF emissions by up to 40%. Globalization of this product’s use will reduce the carbon blueprints being emitted to eliminate the need to build more power plants.
Is the KVAR Energy Saver unit warranted? Is there Money Back Guarantee?
Yes. KVAR Energy Saving unit is backed by a 5 year manufacturer’s warranty for full replacement. Also, a 60 day money back guarantee. If in 60 days you don’t see a reduction in usage on your electric bill, call us and let us know. We will give you details on how to return the unit for a full refund of the purchase price (installation cost will not be refunded).Is the unit weather proofed for exterior placement?
Yes, it is air tight and water-proofed.Are there any code violations of mounting the unit the fuse box, panel, or placement in any other area of the home or directly to the incoming power lines?
First, the power company’s authority stops at the meter. Installation of your power unit should be done by a licensed electrician to warrant the product and to ensure proper installation and liabilities. The unit is licensed and holds over 14 US government patents and international patents. It carries a UL approval as well as other accredited organization standards of approval both domestically and internationally.What is the estimated turnaround time of building a unit (after being sized) then shipped?
Approximately one week, depending on supply demand.Where is the ideal place to install the KVAR unit?
Installation of the KVAR unit at the panel should be connected on the top, left side of the panel on a double pull or double throw switch, parallel. It is recommended you use a licensed electrician to do your installation to ensure proper installation and warranty of the product.How do you achieve savings?
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 KEC 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.What is a Transformer and how is it used?
To solve the problem of sending electricity over long distances, George Westinghouse developed a device called a transformer. The transformer allowed electricity to be efficiently be transmitted over long distances. This made it possible to supply electricity to homes and businesses located far from the electric generating plant.Despite its great importance in our daily lives, most of us rarely stop to think what life would be like without electricity. Yet like air and water, we tend to take electricity for granted. Everyday, we use electricity to do many functions for us—from lighting and heating/cooling our homes, to being the power source for televisions and computers. Electricity is a controllable and convenient form of energy used in thee application of heat, light and power.
What About KVAR Energy Saver for Surge Protection?
The KVAR Energy Saver also protects the entire home against power surges. That would be an amperage/power surge that would come from the power company, or a direct lightning strike at the pole. The KVAR unit has two thousand joules of surge suppression in each capacitor in the unit. We don’t claim to stop lightning. That alone is a one-in-a-million chance. The KVAR unit basically stops all the waste the electric company wants to send you, and sends it back to the power company. The KVAR unit is simply a waste eliminator to stop the power company from robbing you.What is Power Factor?
It is the percentage of electricity that’s delivered to your house and used effectively, compared to what is wasted. For example, a 1.0 power factor means that all the electricity that’s being delivered to your home is being used effectively for its purpose. However, most homes in America today have a .77 power factor or less. This means that 77% of the electricity that is coming thru your meter at your home or business is being used effectively. The other 23% is being wasted by your inductive load. With a low power factor, the utility has to deliver more electricity to do the same work. However, the KVAR unit increases that power factor in most cases to .97 or .98, thus increasing the effective use of your electricity and lowering your usage.Does the KVAR work in any home?
Yes it does, as long as you have a circuit breaker panel with breaker switches and not the old screw in type fuses. The unit will work on any single-phase electric application for homes.Is the KVAR unit tested and approved by independent labs?
Yes, the KVAR unit is UL listed and tested in the U.S. & Canada, and has also been tested by many other highly credentialed organizations such as; NASA, EPA, RoHS. The technology is recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy after their endorsement of the product.Will the KVAR unit affect any of my appliances and their normal use?
No, if anything, your motors will run about 10% cooler, which is good for a motor because heat is the enemy of a motor.How much can I expect to save per month by using the KVAR unit?
That depends on many factors. The size of your home, the amount of inductive motor load, and the amount you are paying per kilowatt-hour for electricity etc. However, generally speaking users of the product have seen up to 25% in reduced consumption, but the average savings is somewhere in the 15% to 20% range.How long will it take for the KVAR Energy saver to pay for itself?
Generally about 6-12 months, but again, the same factors above apply, some will see sooner (6 months), and some will see later (12 months).Is the KVAR energy saver easy to install?
We recommend installation by an electrician. The unit comes with complete installation instructions. It installs in about 20-30 minutes.How long will the KVAR energy saver last?
It has a predicted lifespan of up to 30+ years.Why haven’t I heard of these products until now?
That’s easy, two words “cost effectiveness”. Up until recently, electric rates throughout America were cheap, costing us 2, 3 or 4 cents per kilo-watt-hour. Now electric rates are 8, 10, 12, 14 and 19 in some cases New York City is 22 cents per KWH, and Hawaii is 33.5 cents per KWH. At the cheaper rates the KVAR Energy Saver didn’t make sense, but at the current rates, it makes all the sense in the world.The KVAR Surge Protect for AMP or Voltage Power Surges?
Amperage power surges at the panel.Do you have a 3-phase KVAR unit for commercial and industrial applications?
YES!Today, the United States (U.S.) electric power industry is organized to ensure that an adequate supply of electricity is available to meet all demand requirements at any given instant. But what the electrical power companies are not able to do is help you save money nor would they want to. They are in the business to make money off of you. Building more power plants to provide power to meet supply and demand is not the solution and in addition to the increase of the costs to do that we lose valuable resources such as land and the environment due to the increase use of energy. Regulating the energy and reducing these affects by implementing the KVAR systems globally will reduce the waste of energy, reduce harmful EMF emissions, and reduce the carbon footprint that we all contribute to global warming by up to 25%.
The most immediate savings you will see is the reduction of the cost of your electric bill. Other benefits that can serve commercial and industrial applications are the penalty charges the power company imposes called “surcharges” or “demand charges” to businesses that exceed their monthly access allotment. By regulating and conserving the amount of energy you use you need not worry about these surcharges.
