Get Smart about Home Energy Scams | Open4Energy
Dolphin Smart Electricity Saver: Summary: It is not possible for a plug in gadget to actively monitor and improve the power factor of your household. The claims being made are technically incorrect. Installing this unit will not result in energy or financial saving. But the device could easily be a significant fire hazard!
Tesla Secret Power Device - Scam Review - Open4Energy
The "Nikola Tesla Secret Power Device" scam is for all practical purposes a derivative of the original "Magniwork Perpetual Motion" scam. The principle behind this scam is that you can tap into a free supply of radiant energy to power your home. All you need is the 90 year old secret plan from Nikola Tesla.
Power Save 1200 - Scam Review - Open4Energy
When the power factor is less than 100% it means that there is a phase shift between voltage and current. Consumer tariffs are based on Real Power, only the electricity actually consumed by a device. The consumer electrical tariffs include provision for the losses which this "out of phase" might cause the electricity supplier.
KVAR KEC PU 1200 - Scam Review - Open4Energy
The "The KVAR KEC PU 1200" claims to reduce your electricity bill by using capacitors to alter the power factor of the electricity being consumed in your home. It further claims that an improved power factor will extend the life of electrical devices, help electrical motors run more efficiently, save light bulbs and eliminate static ...
Electric Saver Nitro - Scam Review - Open4Energy
The "Electric saver Nitro" claims to conserve energy, protect against surges, spikes, and line noise through the use of "power factor correction". It is important that we are clear on the distinction between a product that scams consumers by exaggerated claims of electricity saving through pfc and a product that scams consumers by claiming it ...
Smart Ways to Save Electricity - Open4Energy
We publish this guide to help regular people like you find practical information on saving electricity. Each idea links to expert articles and comments by real people. Saving money in a 401(k) account, managing it with a Personal Choice Retirement Account (PCRA) or equivalent, is a wise financial choice.
Directory of Home Energy Monitoring Devices - Open4Energy
A comprehensive Directory of Home Energy Monitoring Devices by the #1 site on the net for unbiased information on energy saving. The information for each energy monitoring device has been obtained from the manufacturer's web site. The title of each energy monitoring device is linked (they are safe to visit) to the manufacturer's home page.
CFL & Power Factor - Scam Review - Open4Energy
When the power factor is less than 100% it means that there is a phase shift between voltage and current. Consumer tariffs are based on Real Power, only the electricity actually consumed by a device. The consumer electrical tariffs include provision for the losses which this "out of phase" might cause the electricity supplier.
KVAR Power Factor Optimizer - Scam Review | Open4Energy
When the power factor is less than 100% it means that there is a phase shift between voltage and current. Consumer tariffs are based on Real Power, only the electricity actually consumed by a device. The consumer electrical tariffs include provision for the losses which this "out of phase" might cause the electricity supplier.
CFL Light Bulbs - Electricity Analysis - Open4Energy
This is what a 75% electricity saving for a regular two bedroom apartment looks like when you replace the old incandescent bulbs, with the latest technology CFL bulbs. I encourage you to look at our forum on Home Energy Lighting where we have articles on the history of CFL's, how to select a CFL - particularly regarding CFL disposal, Mercury ...