Harmonic Survey – Guidelines

Harmonics are troublesome but cannot be avoided. However it is as a result of automation, modern electronics, with direct consequences. The objective being to locate, mitigate and optimize productivity. Harmonics are indeed a strange bedfellow that must be managed and first step towards the solution is to know where to find them. GUIDELINES A harmonic […]

Power Factor and Why It Matters

Power Factor is a measurement that compares the real power (watts) being consumed to the apparent power (Volts-Amps) of a load. A purely resistive load would have a power factor of 1.0 What does it do? The power available to perform work is called real power (kW). Inductive loads such as motors, transformers, and high-intensity […]

Surge Protection A to Z – All You Need To Know

Electronic systems have become central to virtually every aspect of our lives from PCs and building management systems in the office to automated petrol pumps and barcode scanners at the supermarket, factory, banking & financial institutions, aviation  and much more. Loss of these systems would cripple Industrial, Commercial and Government organizations alike. The importance of […]