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PowerwoRx-e3 (Pe3) —a whole-house energy system that provides the best energy savings and protection. Pe3 is based on a patented technology providing three key benefits:

 

 

Energy Savings (e1)

Equipment Protection (e2)

Electrical Noise Filtration (e3)

 

What is the PowerwoRx-e3 Warranty?

PowerwoRx-e3 has a 10-year unconditional warranty. Even if Pe3 performs as it should in the event of a direct lightning strike, and the unit sacrifices itself, EcoQuest will repair or replace it.

 

The patent pending design and quality of the components used in the PowerwoRx-e3 Whole House Energy Management System lets us offer this industry leading warranty. No other manufacturer comes close. Proudly manufactured in America!

 

Energy Savings

Pe3 reduces the power drawn from the utility by storing otherwise lost electricity caused by the inductive motors in a home (air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, dishwashers, pool pumps, vacuum cleaners, furnace blower motors, fans, etc).

 

Pe3 supplies the stored electricity back to inductive loads, thus causing decreased demand from the utility. The process is called power factor optimization.

 

Power Factor is the percentage of electricity delivered to a house and used effectively, compared to what is wasted. A 1.0 power factor means that all the electricity is being used effectively for its purpose. Most homes in America today have a .77 power factor or less. This means that 77% of the electricity that comes through the meter (home or business) is being used effectively. The other 23% is being wasted by your inductive load. With a low power factor, the utility has to deliver more electricity to do the same work.

 

Pe3 increases that power factor in most cases to .97 or .98, thus increasing the effective use of the electricity and lowering usage.

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Equipment Protection

Pe3 provides Spike/Surge protection, guarding appliances and electronics (TV’s, stereos, computers, DVRs, security systems, wireless phones, and other equipment) against voltage spikes, power fluctuations, static electricity, and lightning.

 

The most common form of Spike/Surge suppression are MOVs (metal oxide varistors). MOVs are arranged in parallel with the circuit being protected. Typical residential and light commercial power sources allow literally hundreds of spikes and surges per day to reach valuable and sensitive electronic equipment. In the event of a massive surge or spike, the kind created by a direct lightning strike, the MOV sacrifices itself and stops the electricity from passing through.

 

Pe3 has two external lights to indicate that the MOVs are functional.

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Electrical Noise Filtration

Noisy appliances include TVs, compact fluorescent bulbs, fluorescent lamps, computers, stereos, and all appliances that now have electronic interface and control. Electrical noise interferes with the switching power supplies and causes premature failure. Pe3 technology has not previously been offered to homes, small businesses, and schools. Let’s face it; the use of electronics within the American home has been growing at exponential rates and the need for filtering out the “noise loads” has never been greater.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does PowerwoRx e3 work in any home?

Yes, as long as you have a circuit breaker panel with breaker switches and not the old screw in type fuses, the unit will work on any single-phase electric application for homes.

Do you use an air conditioner regularly?

Is your central air conditioner or heat pump unit 3 years or older?

Do you have more than one refrigerator or freezer?

Do you have a pool?

Do you have a well?

Hot tub or a Jacuzzi?

Is your washer/dryer not EnergyStar rated?

Is your refrigerator/freezer not EnergyStar rated?

Is your dishwasher not EnergyStar rated?

Do you have a number of appliances in your home?

Is your forced air furnace 3 years or older?

 

 

 Will Pe3 affect any of my appliances and their normal use?

If anything, your motors will run about 10% cooler, which is good for a motor because heat is the enemy of a motor.

 

Is Pe3 tested and approved by independent labs?

Pe3 is UL listed and tested. The technology is recognized by the US Department of Energy.

 

How much can I expect to save per month by using Pe3?

That depends on the size of your home, the amount of inductive motor load, and the amount you are paying per kilowatt-hour. Some users have reported up to 25% in reduced consumption, but the expected savings is somewhere in the 7% to 15% range.

 

How long will it take for PowerwoRx-e3 to pay for itself?

Depends on your individual circumstances, number of appliances and age, electrical costs and usage patterns, but most units are paid for within thirty-six months.

 

Is Pe3 easy to install?

We recommend installation by an electrician. The unit comes with installation instructions. It installs in about 20 - 30 minutes.

 

What is the operational life of my Pe3 unit?

It has a predicted life of over 20 years.

 

Why haven’t I heard of these products until now?

Two words: cost effectiveness. Not too many years ago, electric rates throughout the US were cheap, costing as little as 4 cents per kwh. Now, electric rates are 8, 10, 12, 14, etc. New York City is 22 cents per kwh and Hawaii is 33.5 cents per kwh. At the current rates, Pe3 makes all the sense in the world.

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Summary

PowerwoRx-e3 is a unique application of proven technologies. It provides your home or business with the electrical power conditioning capabilities previously available only to the largest facilities and installations. 

 

Pe3 is easy to install and provides immediate benefits. It provides power factor correction, surge and spike suppression, and noise reduction in one cost-effective and maintenance-free package.

 

Homes and businesses contain many electronic devices that are sensitive to surges. Nearby lightning can create an energy surge that enters your property and destroys valuable equipment. On a smaller scale, circuit noise (from hair dryers, vacuum cleaners, microwave ovens, etc.) affects the performance of audio systems, computers, home entertainment systems, and the picture clarity of TVs.

 

Pe3 protects the customer's property from all such power disruptions. At the same time, it saves energy on air conditioners, refrigerators, pumps, and fans. Pe3 improves equipment performance and prolongs equipment life.

 

PowerwoRx-e3 is:

  • Physically mounted on a wall near the panel of choice and connected to the panel via conduit and a dedicated circuit breaker.

  • A maintenance-free, solid-state device with no moving parts; not meant to be opened or serviced during its operating life.

  • Recognized by Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) in the Industrial Control Equipment category.

  • Environmentally friendly!  

 

Installation: Installation Instructions (PDF)

  • Should be installed by a professional electrician to meet your local code.

  • Typical installation takes 30 minutes and costs $150. Installer should provide conduit. Customer will pay extra if a new breaker, outdoor waterproof box, or sub-panel is needed.

  • Here is some advice from Doug Hoffman, founder of NORMI, and a licensed builder...

 

Here are some thoughts to consider from the construction side of installation:

 

1.   Many states, Florida being one, have licensing laws and it would be illegal for ANYONE except the homeowner or licensed electrician to install PowerwoRx.

2.  Most electricians DO NOT want the “curious” peaking over their shoulder…it’s annoying. Just let them do their job and they will get it done quickly. Many subcontractors will charge a minimum for such a small job and won’t necessarily want you to know how easy it is or how quickly he can do it. 

3.  Building a relationship with an electrician is the answer! Find a licensed HVAC contractor that is also a  licensed electrician and you can have a friend who could install the PowerwoRx AND DuctwoRx. You can build a solid friendship that will be mutually beneficial.

4.   The builder who wrote these points says he would not allow a homeowner to install the PowerwoRx. TOO MUCH RISK—crossing wires, high voltage, burning up the unit, etc. His suggestion: ALWAYS  get a professional.

 

 

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Specifications

Power Line Voltage (VAC)

120/240

Phase Configuration

single

Frequency (Hz)

50 - 60

Power Dissipation (J)

(2 ms current wave)

550J

Peak Pulse Current (A)

(8/20 microsecond current wave)

40,000

Maximum Clamping (V)

(@ 200A, 8/20 microsecond current wave)

340/690

Total Capacitance (μF)

30

Operating Temperature (°C)

-40° to 70°

Line Wires (AWG)

12

Circuit Breaker Required (A)

20

Dimensions (WxDxH)

     height including the mounting flange

3"x9"x5"

3"x11"x5"

Weight (lbs.)

3

 

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From an Enthusiastic User of

Power Factor Technology 

 

Electric Bill for Jerry Barrett 3/07/07 thru 3/06/08    12 months total

 

 

  • Total kilowatts hours used for the year = 38,297

  • Cost per kWh = $.1272995  or 12.7 cents rounded

  • Total electric bill for the 12 months past = $4,875.19

  • Average monthly bill = $406.26

 

  • Cost of unit:                  $ 599.00

S&H                            $     6.00

Sales tax @ 7%            $   43.33

Cost of installation        $ 100.00

Total cost                     $ 748.33

 

  • Savings @ 15% =     $   731.27 per year   $60.94 per month     R.O.I   12.28 months

 

  • Savings @ 10% =     $   560.65 per year   $40.63 per month     R.O.I.  18.42 months

 


 

Testimonial from another user of

Power Factor Technology 

 

Last month I installed the Power Saving device from EcoQuest. Here is the result of the first month, well actually not all the month, but about two-thirds of it!

2007- Jan-       57 KWH per day!            $ 222.39

2008- Jan-       40 KWH per day!            $ 151.10!

What a difference! Percentage savings: 29.8%  or $ 71.29.

Our average power bill was $350 a month last year. A 12.5% savings (using the conservative side) would be $44 per month.

Outstanding! Thanks to the team at EcoQuest for including us in this new GREEN technology!

David McBurney

Sales Manager, EcoQuest International

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Product and Price Comparison

Surge Suppressor / Surge Protector

Leviton 51120-1

Whole House Surge Suppressor (1-Phase)

THIS COMPONENT IS

NOT AFFILIATED WITH POWERWORX

Single feature: surge suppressor. Price as low as $190, but that is its only function.

MIW-POWERKIT-PRO

Panamax MAX In-Wall Powerkit-Pro

THIS COMPONENT IS

NOT AFFILIATED WITH POWERWORX

Single feature: electronic noise reduction. Not a whole house unit and it costs $299.

 

Facility Management Solutions Inc.

THIS COMPONENT IS

NOT AFFILIATED WITH POWERWORX

 They sell a power factor device (which is its only feature) for a home at a cost of $349.

Grand Total

THESE THREE ITEMS TOGETHER

WOULD ATTEMPT TO DO ALL THAT

POWERWORX DOES

...BUT THE THREE TOGETHER WOULD COST $ 838

Energy Saving

Equipment Protection

Electrical Noise Filtration

All of this, for less money than the

3 products above combined.

PowerwoRx-e3 by EcoQuest International...

...One unit, One installation, One low price.

 

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Click HERE to listen to Rob LeRoy. Below are the notes from call.

 

 

 

Quotes from Rob LeRoy:

 

Residential is probably the key to this whole thing. It's definitely the easiest.

Commercial's a great avenue and it has its place.

 

When you get into residential, no one is doing this. It's a gold mine.

 

You can actually save money and be green.

 

You get a qualified prospect every single time. I use this phrase...

 

They ask: "What do you do?"

I slow down people's electric meters.

 

Every time I do this it spurs conversation. They ask, "How do you do this?"

I recycle the energy inside your home, so you do not need to purchase as much from the electric company.

 

They ask: "How exactly does it work?"

It absolutely works. I have a device that is installed in your electric panel, and it grabs all the energy you have already paid for but is not being used.

 

They ask: "What will you do when you come to my house?"

I'll have to come out to your house and look at your breaker panel. I'll take a picture of your electric panel and we'll use this when we set up your installation so the electrician will know what to bring. This will keep your installation cost down. It's usually $150 to $200.

 

They ask: "How much might I save?"

I always guarantee 10%. I do this on my own. If a person doesn't save at least 10% at the end of a year, I'll refund the difference. Most people actually save more.

 

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More complete outline:

 

PowerwoRx – Rob LeRoy – May 7, 2008

 

Background in commercial sales of air purification and power factor correction, and has been an EcoQuest dealer since 2003, most dealing with company CFO’s on a packaged air purification and energy savings solution. Has spoken with over 1,000 companies.

 

Golden Words

 "PowerwoRx is a green project with little financial risk, compared to solar energy. Most paybacks are 1.5 years"

 

Residential:

  • Easier market – start in residential, no-one else is doing it

  • Most are only aware of solar – there is a market for green solutions

  • This is a green solution for under $1,000, and he has been “stealing jobs” from solar companies

 

More Golden Words

Get in front of people, they will ask you “what do you do?”

  •  "I slow down people's electric meters"

  •  "I recycle the energy inside people’s homes so they don’t have to buy as much from the electric company"

  •  "I have a device that is installed on your electric panel and grabs energy that is wasted and puts it to work"

 

Goes to the house;

  • Takes a picture of electrical panel to give to electrician

  • Install cost is $150-200, with an extra $100 if a sub-panel is required

  • Rob is not an electrician, passes off to installer

 

Commercial building:

  • One building could be worth $100,000 or more, depending on motors used, etc.

  • Working on a $3.6M project (5-14-08: Rob closed this deal with an upscale national home builder)

  • Commercial would be run through activTek

 

Savings

  • Installed for one rural customer in Dec, paid off in March

  • Normal payback is under 3 years

  • Utilities don’t like us, it invalidates all their current programs

  • Rob personally guarantees a 10% payback over one year

  • Average payback 10-15%, high inductive loads over 20%

 

Competition

  • Alternative products over-correct, developing high lead condition

  • PowerwoRx electronics protects against high lead condition

 

Notes taken from Bob’s conference call and transcribed by Ron McLean

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