Electricity - sense check
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I have been approached by a seller of a voltage optimiser that will save my electricity costs...
Here is an extract from the blurb
"In the UK, the average voltage supply to a property (domestic, commercial and industrial) is between 240v and 252v. Voltage Optimisation Units reduce the volts supplied to the property (usually 220v), saving you money on wasted electricity. Units can be made to suit the needs of all domestic, commercial and industrial customers and provide savings of up to 20%.
Across Europe, the typical electrical supply voltage is between 220 and 230v. However, in the UK, this is significantly higher, with the typical voltage supply between 240 and 252v. All electrical equipment designed for use in the UK and Europe must be capable of operating through the voltage range to comply with EU regulations – meaning that a large proportion of electrical appliances and equipment consume more energy when supplied with a higher voltage (this is much higher in the UK than across Europe). As a result, many appliances over use energy – resulting in energy wastage, higher energy bills and a reduction in the life expectancy of electrical appliances and equipment."
Am I right in thinking that this is a load of old gammon?
I have been approached by a seller of a voltage optimiser that will save my electricity costs...
Here is an extract from the blurb
"In the UK, the average voltage supply to a property (domestic, commercial and industrial) is between 240v and 252v. Voltage Optimisation Units reduce the volts supplied to the property (usually 220v), saving you money on wasted electricity. Units can be made to suit the needs of all domestic, commercial and industrial customers and provide savings of up to 20%.
Across Europe, the typical electrical supply voltage is between 220 and 230v. However, in the UK, this is significantly higher, with the typical voltage supply between 240 and 252v. All electrical equipment designed for use in the UK and Europe must be capable of operating through the voltage range to comply with EU regulations – meaning that a large proportion of electrical appliances and equipment consume more energy when supplied with a higher voltage (this is much higher in the UK than across Europe). As a result, many appliances over use energy – resulting in energy wastage, higher energy bills and a reduction in the life expectancy of electrical appliances and equipment."
Am I right in thinking that this is a load of old gammon?
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