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Can you really save 40% on your electricity bills by plugging a small box into your AC socket?

In the past six month a number of products have been advertised on TV and online which seem too
good to be true. I͛d like to explain the reality of these exciting claims and give you a layman understands
of how Power Savers work.

A Power Saver is a device which you plug in to your power socket. Apparently just by keeping the device
connected it will immediately reduce your power consumption. Typical claims are savings between 25%
and 40%.

The technology behind Power Saver units comes from German research coupled with Asian
manufacturing and it is based on sound scientific principles.

Electricity is not stable. When electricity flows, the voltage can rise and fall all the time. The rises in
voltage are known as ͚spikes͛ and they cannot be used by your appliances at all. All these spikes do is
waste your electricity. These power spikes also convert electrical energy into heat energy which leaks
power from your circuit. Not only that, but the heat will also do long-term damage to your wiring and to
your appliances.

There are a few Power Saver models on the market but they all work along the same principle. They
store the electricity inside of it using a system of capacitors and they release it in a smoother way to
normal without the spikes. The systems also automatically remove carbon from the circuit which also
encourages a smoother electrical flow. This means that you will have less power spikes. More of the
electricity flowing around your circuit can be used to power your appliances than before.

There are many factors which do affect the efficiency of your Power Saver. The device works
immediately after plugging it in although it can take as long as 8 days before it has adjusted itself for
peak performance. The rate of savings will depend on what kind of appliances you have connected. All
appliances are different but expect savings of up to 25% on lights, 30% on air-conditioning units and up
to 35% on other appliances.

The highest savings will be in areas where voltage supply is less stable. Locations close to shops,
restaurants and light industries tend to gain additional savings from Power Saver devices.

So how can you be sure that your Power Saver is working correctly?
Most often Power Savers come fitted with a light to indicate that it is working. If you have access to an
electricity meter then you should see it immediately slowing down. Assuming that the light is on and
that you leave the device unattended you can expect savings immediately. Be aware that often
electricity companies will not take meter readings each month. Often bills are calculated on monthly
averages which self-correct over time so please be aware of that in using your bill as a guide.

Finally, it is highly recommended to order your Power Savers from companies offering 100% guarantees
for longer than 30 days. Remember that 30 days may not be sufficient time to truly know if the device is
working as effectively as you expect. Try to work with companies that extend their guarantee dates to at
least 60 day which gives you a much longer period to assess the benefits.