What is it?

Power Saver is a sturdy metal box of electronics that bolts onto the wall near your switchboard or distribution boards and wired so that the lighting circuits run through it. Microprocessor control provides normal mains conditions for lamp starting then reduces the voltage to a pre-set level to reduce power consumption.

What lights will it work with?

Power Saver will work with either the common fluorescent tubes (standard, triphosphorus and even quadphosphor) that use iron core ballasts (the older type that has a starter) or discharge lighting such as ‘High Bay’ or High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting such as mercury vapour, metal halide and high and low pressure sodium. Generally the technology may be used with all derivative forms of starters, ballasts (iron core, High efficiency, low energy), power factor capacitors and lamp types.

How much energy does it save?

Approximate energy reduction ranges between 25% and 31% for fluorescent lighting. Savings on High-Bay lighting are up to 30%.

Can you tell me how much I’ll save?

Yes, we can give you projections on energy savings and payback timeframe based upon your conditions. Contact us for more information.

Will the lights dim?

You won’t notice any dimming as the change in light levels is so minor. Testing with equipment in controlled conditions indicate light losses of between 3% and 10% can be expected depending on age and type of tube used.

What lights wont it work with?

Power Saver is not appropriate for use with modern compensating electronic ballast fluorescent lighting 'Electronic Ballasts', or Low Voltage lighting systems that use electronic ballasts. Power Saver is not recommended for use in conjunction with emergency lighting however it has proven compatible in many situations.

How many lights will one box control?

Power Saver is designed for large applications and comes in two different sizes for up to 105 or 210 fluorescent tubes or the HID equivalent. Multiple boxes can be installed to cater for large sites. Special order units will be custom made for three phase type applications.

Can you tell when the Power Saver switches on and off?

The switching happens so fast and the light difference so small you can’t tell by looking at it. LED indicators on the front panel show the current mode of operation.

Will it shorten lamp life or void lamp warranty?

No. Quite the opposite, ballasts will run about 20-30 degrees cooler which means both lower air-conditioning costs and around 30% longer fitting and lamp life reducing replacement parts and maintenance costs. Power Saver units driving HID lights that are on 24/7 should be fitted with an internal timer (a $250 extra) to apply full mains voltage for a short period of every day to ensure the lamp life and light output of the lamp doesn't degrade prematurely.

What’s the warranty?

5 year parts and labour manufacturers warranty on a return to workshop basis. Non warranty parts and labour service can be arranged as required.

Where are they designed and made?

Power Saver was designed in Melbourne to Australian Standard ISO 9001 in a Defence-rated facility and they are manufactured in Australia. The equipment meets all the necessary that regulatory requirements.

Can it be used in a new building?

Power Saver would be installed as part of, or adjacent to the distribution board, eliminating need for load circuit breakers for the lighting circuits affected as it is fitted with internal circuit breakers. This reduces the cost of distribution boards and/or frees up distribution infrastructure for possible later expansion. Designing Power Saver into a new building would allow the circuit loads to be matched against the capacity of one of the models.

Using high efficiency B1 magnetic ballasts the lamp and ballast combination is only three watts more than an A1 or A3 electronic ballast at normal voltages. Link With the reduced voltage from Power Saver the amount of light per watt is actually greater than that of an electronic ballasted system. The main payoff is the reduced cost of such a lighting system and the added reliability that magnetic ballasts enjoy over electronic ballasts.