What does the Voltage Regulator unit do?

The Voltage Regulator lowers and regulates the incoming voltage in the home, reducing energy usage and saving around 10% on household electricity bills. The unit achieves this through voltage optimisation. The unit lowers and regulates the incoming voltage from the typical 245V in the UK, to a constant 220V, giving householders immediate and significant energy savings for the whole home with a single regulator fitted to the consumer unit (fuse box).
 
Why has this never been done before?

It has! Voltage optimisation has been widely used in industry saving big businesses millions each year off their energy bills. 

 
How does a Voltage Regulator work?

Across Europe the agreed statutory range for voltage is 207V to 253V. In the UK voltage is typically around 245V. Household appliances must be designed to operate satisfactorily within the European statutory range. Many of the appliances we use regularly will use less energy at lower voltages. Voltage Regulators are a new innovative and unique smart technology that enables voltage optimisation to be cost effectively introduced into the home. The unit reduces and stabilises the voltage at the property to a level within statutory limits but below the voltage that is usually supplied by power companies.
 
The Green Electrician installs a range of voltage regulators depending on the property.

Pictures below : The domestic VPhase unit

The unit is about the same size as your existing fuse box and weighs around 4.3kg. Dimensions of the unit are: 345mm(L) X 180mm(W) X 115mm(D) .
 
How will it be installed?

The VPhase unit must be fitted by a qualified electrician. It is installed alongside the consumer unit (fuse box) and will regulate voltage to the circuits where energy savings can be made. No on-going monitoring is required to ensure optimum benefits from VPhase.
 
How much energy will the VPhase unit save?

The precise energy saving will depend on a number of specific factors including the incoming voltage at the house, the number and type of appliances used and the amount of electricity normally consumed. For example, our tests have shown that appliances with motors can save around 17% whereas entertainment devices may save between 3% and 10% or more. Of course energy saving also reduces carbon emissions and helps the environment.
 
How do I know if it is suitable for my installation?

Older rewireable fuse boards may not be suitable, if you contact The Green Electrician we can discuss your requirements.  It would help if you could e-mail a picture of your Fuse box/Consumer unit.