The FACTOR ONE Energy Controller is installed in compliance with article 460 of the National Electric Code (as close to your electric motors as possible). Reactive energy is stored within the unit itself, which supplies motors with the same reactive energy they need to run. Because the reactive energy is stored in the FACTOR ONE unit, there is no longer a need for it to be supplied by the electric company.

Now the power is no longer being pushed through your electrical system and wasted within your facility. The power being supplied to your individual pumps and motors is as close to 100% efficient as possible. This results in a cooler distribution system, where heat is no longer being lost in the form of watts, (the unit in which you are billed). This also accounts for a reduction in electricity since there is no need for excess power to be supplied to your home or business. It is now constantly stored and recycled between the FACTOR ONE unit and your motors.

Simply stated, power factor is the efficiency of real power being consumed compared to apparent (total) power being supplied. Power Factor is usually expressed as a percentage. Ultimately, this percentage is a measurement of how efficiently volts and amps work together.

No, the FACTOR ONE Energy Controller is designed to be completely passive. There is no solid state circuitry and no moving parts. If the FACTOR ONE Energy Controller were to stop working, you would simply stop saving money.

The energy reduced in the system happens when inductive reactive amps total at a point of contact with capacitive reactive amps. Higher energy is present from the source of these reactive energies and remains in the system until they come to a meeting point and cancel out. The closer these two energies are to each other, the less the system is stressed (or wasted) due to excess amperage.

This depends on several factors. The size of your home or business, the amount of inductive motor load, (multiple air conditioning, freezers, etc.) and the amount you are paying per kilowatt-hour for electricity can all have an impact on your savings. However, generally speaking, users of the product have seen 6-25% in reduced consumption.

The FACTOR ONE Energy Controller has a simple payback of 24 months or less, but again, the same factors above apply, some will see sooner (as quick as 6 months).

With rising energy costs and the threat of global warming, many businesses are now recognizing the benefits of using green technology to reduce their carbon footprint and to minimize waste. In the past, this method of applying our technology only helped those who were being penalized for a poor power factor.  With energy rates rising at an alarming rate, every day you don't have a FACTOR ONE Energy Controller, you're essentially paying not to have it.

There are many types of electrical disruptions. This includes transients, surges, sags, swells, brown outs, etc. Most people consider all of these things in the surge category. What most people are concerned about are transients that result in higher than normal voltage shooting through the electrical system, frequently damaging or reducing the life of electronic equipment.

When these spikes come in, they appear for a very short duration as a high frequency. Capacitors draw more amps at higher frequencies and as a result, there will be a lot more amps drawn from the spike. This alone is not an effective surge suppressor. To get rid of these spikes, it would be better to get a TVSS (Transient Voltage and Surge Suppressor).

Yes, The FACTOR ONE Energy Controller can be custom made to fit any service single phase or three phase, 600 volts and below.

Yes, the commercial and industrial units are warranteed for 5 years.

The FACTOR ONE Energy Controller has a NEMA 3 enclosure, which is suited for indoor/outdoor use. Other enclosures are also available.

Many utility companies, counties, and states offer rebates for energy savings. Check with your local utility authority directly.

Absolutely. By optimizing your power factor using the FACTOR ONE Energy Controller, your power factor penalty can be eliminated and in some instances, a rebate may apply. KVA charges will be reduced in accordance with amp reductions.

FACTOR ONE LLC has been in business since 1992 and has a long running reputation of support and standing behind their product. FACTOR ONE LLC has the only patented method and apparatus used to determine exactly what is needed in your home, business or by individual motors.