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Frequently Asked Questions
Russmart Solar 1200™, 3200™ and 3400™, FAQ's
How Does the Power-Save Unit Work?
The Russmart Solar reduces the amount of power drawn from the utility company 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, pool pumps, vacuum cleaners, furnace blower motors, fans etc.) The technology applied by the Russmart Solar 1200™ unit, supplies that stored electricity back to your inductive loads, thus causing you to decrease your demand from the utility company. If you decrease your demand from the utility company, your meter slows down, and you use less electricity. The idea is, you’ve already paid for that electricity, why pay for it and waste it when you can pay for it, store it, and reuse it again. This whole process is called power factor optimization. |
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What is Power Factor?
Power factor 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. The Russmart Solar unit increases that power factor in most cases to .97 or .98, thus increasing the effective use of your electricity and lowering your electric bill. |
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Does the CA Power-Save 1200™ 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. If you say "yes" to only two or more of the following then you could be saving a significant amount of money on your electric bill right now!
Do you have a 3-phase wri Power-Save for commercial and industrial applications?
Yes, the CA Power-Save 3400™ is specifically for large 3-phase applications.
Will the CA Power-Save adversely affect any of my appliances and their normal use?
No! Actually, your motors will soft-start, and run about 10% cooler, which is beneficial for any motor. The initial over-surge of electricity changes to heat, decreasing it's life by up to 60%. |
Is the CA Power-Save tested and approved by independent labs?
Yes, the Power-Save is UL listed and tested, and has also been tested by the University of Santa Clara California’s Electrical Engineering department, and the results of that test are available on our website. Also, the technology is recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy.
How much can I expect to save per month by using the CA Power-Save?
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 Russmart Solar to pay for itself?
Generally about 6-12 months, but again, the same factors above apply, some will see sooner (6 months), some will see later (12 months). |
How long will the CA Power-Save last?
It has a predicted lifespan of up to 20 years.
Why haven’t I heard of these product 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 kilowatt-hour. Now, electric rates are 8, 10, 12, 14, and 19 and in some cases New York City is 22 cents per KWh, and Hawaii is 33.5 cents per KWh. At the cheaper rates the CA Power-Save didn’t make sense, but at the current rates, it makes all the sense in the world. |
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What About CA Power-Save for Surge Protection?
The Power-Save also protects the entire home against power surges. There is no longer a need for so many surge protectors in the home. The US-1 provides a broad range of protection for hardwired appliances and most home electronics such as televisions, satellite equipment, entertainment systems, etc. The unit protects from power line surges as well as spikes caused by internal wiring problems, loose connections and fluctuating demand from large motors such as appliances, vacuum cleaners, heating and cooling equipment, refrigeration, lighting, etc.
Are the CA Power-Save Units Guaranteed?
Yes, 5 year Manufacturers Warranty for full replacement.
Is there a “Money Back Guarantee”?
Yes, 90-day money back guarantee. If in 90 days, you don’t see reduction in usage on your electric bill, call us and let us know, and we’ll give you details on how to return the unit for a full refund of the purchase price. Installation cost will not be refunded. |
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