Why do homes need Powerguard?

Powerguard regulates peak power demand in households. Peak power is demanded when appliances such as geysers, pool pumps, air conditioners and underfloor heaters draw power while heaters, stoves, kettles and so on, are switched on at the same time. This situation results in  power spikes in the electrical system of your home. With Powerguard installed the maximum peak power usage can be limited to a setting of your choice, be it 6KvA, 3KvA etc. The following are the major benefits for households:

Major Benefits for Households

1. Powerguard can at least halve domestic power peaks without imposing on the consumer. It needs no user input and requires no maintenance.
2. Peak power management is automatic and efficient. No human intervention is required.
3. An LED monitor indicates how much power is being used so you can intervene and start saving electricity immediately.
4. Powerguard has secondary settings allowing the consumer to use smaller standby generators than before. You can save on purchase price and fuel. With Powerguard installed it is possible to install a 6KvA generator instead of a 15KvA generator. The price difference can be as much as R60 000 and then there is still savings on fuel.

UPMARKET HOME OWNERS BENEFIT THE MOST

Upmarket homeowners are experiencing their power tripping when for instance the tennis court flood light or other power hungry devices are switched on. Typically these homes will have many appliances and devices installed, all consuming power and if they are all powered up simultaneously, power will trip. This problem is caused by peak power overload. These homes may for example have 80 amps supplied, but with all the power devices using power, the demand may be for at least 100 amps. In such as case power will trip, but with Powerguard, this is regulated not to exceed the settings selected on Powerguard. A Powerguard setting of maximum 11 KvA will solve this problem. This means that only 50 amps will be used, well inside the 80 amps cababilities of the home.

This cabability of Powerguard, explained above, will also make it possible for a home needing 3 phase power to operate on single phase power with the correct Powerguard settings. Home owners can benefit from the reduced cost of a single phase versus a 3-phase installation.

Are power cuts, electricity levies and the prospect of power rationing getting you down? There is no need for this added stress in your life. Install the PowerGuard and your electricity consumption is being managed while you get on with your life.

In our busy lives we do not have time to switch appliances on and off to try and save electricity. It Is also debatable whether we are actually solving the problem. The PowerGuard solves the problem without you having to intervene.

The PowerGuard will play a critical role in the national strategy to address the electricity shortage. Megawatts can be saved when the PowerGuard is installed in a significant number of households and businesses. You can contribute to the end of load shedding by installing an PowerGuard.

Why do we have load shedding?

One of the main reasons for power cuts is the inability of the power suppliers such as municipalities to supply a sufficient load during peak demand periods. This happens because during peak demand periods there is simply no sufficient load available to supply to the consumers of electricity. As a result, the only option suppliers have is to limit the demand created by consumers. The result is load shedding. We know the effect this has on our daily life, the frustration we experience and not to mention the numerous laments in the media about the damage to the economy. Indeed scary, worrying stuff. The solution to the problem of load shedding is to manage peak demands in households and businesses. If loads during peak demand periods can be restricted then the power supplier will have enough power to supply, so there will be no need for load shedding.

The contribution of all households

By installing the PowerGuard in each household the multiplier effect can be tremendous. We have 12m households in South Africa. If only half of those households install PowerGuard the major power suppliers can effectively manage huge amounts of power. When these suppliers effectively manage power the need for load shedding is reduced. Its simple, when the power suppliers benefit, households benefit.

Protecting your appliances

The way the PowerGuard manages your power reduces the risk of your appliances tripping. Tripping is caused by power surges, such as for instance, after a black out when power is switched on and surges through your power network. By sensing such surges, the power manager takes over and switches on appliances systematically, all the time ensuring that peak loads are not exceeded.

What will you do when electricity quotas are introduced?

Electricity quotas will be set at a 20% reduction of your 2007 average usage if introduced later this year. This system is sparking outrage from consumers, who are already enraged by load shedding and increased tariffs. You do now have the choice of controlling your power usage with the PowerGuard.

This is how...

An LED will indicate how much power in KW you are using as well as where the target load has been set. There are four more lights indicating which appliances is currently switched on or switched off. You can monitor power load at a given time and intervene to save power. Another option available is adding an indicator showing the average usage in KW hours, thereby fully empowering you to manage your power usage without Incurring penalties.

Huge economic and environmental benefits for South Africa?

The PowerGuard has the genuine potential to reduce load shedding dramatically. The unit will be very effective when combined with other initiatives to solve our electricity crisis.

Households and businesses can contribute to a stronger economy and a greener environment. When households use less peak power, there is more available for mega foreign currency earners such as our mines.

It is quite possible to save the building of a power station if enough households install a PowerGuard. Power stations use enourmous amounts of natural resources such as water and coal to produce energy. One less power station means less resources need to be consumed and less damage to the environment.