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When looking at the underlying theory behind saving energy on Air-conditioning systems you need to start by identifying which aspect of the system consumes the majority of the power used. In a simple AC system, the fan would consume approx 10%/20%, where as the compressor would use around 80%/90% of the total power. This leads to an obvious conclusion ... make the compressor more energy efficient and we can save money. But how can that be achieved without compromising the performance of the unit?

When switched on, a typical air conditioning unit will run continuously until the room thermostat senses the desired temperature and turns the system off. As the room warms up, the thermostat switches the air conditioner back on and the cycle repeats. It's either fully ON or OFF. However, in most conditions, the maximum rated output is rarely required because the system is oversized by design, in other words AC systems are designed and sized to cope with the worst case scenario. Therefore the compressor operates with excess capacity most of the time.

After AircoSaver is installed by a trained HVAC technician (about a 30min install time) it will use algorithms to detect when overcapacity occurs(thermodynamic saturation), and switch off the compressor avoiding inefficiency. In effect your AC system goes into 'saver mode'. Don't worry though the fans will still continue to operate and blow cold air into the room, making use of all the stored cool energy in the heat exchange unit.

The set room temperature will be reached, but without the inefficient parts of the cooling cycle. This results in significant energy savings without compromising cooling comfort (the reason we have AC). Once the stored energy is used up, the compressor will switch back on again. Installing an AircoSaver from My Green Business Solutions makes sense in terms of overall reduced energy usage and reduced operating costs - typically providing a ROI in less than 24 months - it really does work!

The simple installation and eventual replacement of our self ballasted kit gives us significant advantage over most of the competition today. Our T5 gives us one of the only viable solutions to go from an existing kit to a retrofited solution. This solution offers a quick return on investment that most lighting cannot offer. Another benefit would be the huge reduction in installation costs.

When replacing existing T12 bulbs we reduce watts and energy costs by up to 60% and require 70%-80% less labor to retrofit an existing fixture.

When replacing existing T8 bulbs we reduce watts and energy costs by up to 25% and require 70%-80% less labor to retrofit an existing fixture.

Magnetic induction lamps are basically fluorescent lamps with electromagnets wrapped around a part of the tube, or inserted inside the lamp. In external inductor lamps, high frequency energy, from the electronic ballast, is sent through wires, which are wrapped in a coil around the ferrite inductor, creating a powerful magnet.

While induction lamp technology has matured in the last few years, is often overlooked or underutilized in lighting applications since none of the major manufacturers promote induction lamps in any significant way. LED lighting seems to get the most “buzz” in the market as LEDs are promoted as the best alternative to conventional lighting due to their longevity. Induction lamps have a lifespan of 80,000 to 100,000 hours (depending on type and model), which is much longer than the typical high-power white LED lamp lifespan which is in the 50,000 to 55,000 range.