VPhase VX1 Voltage Stabilizer

[crawf1982]

I though this might be of interest.

A company called VPhase have developed a device that stabilizes domestic mains voltage at 220V. See the website for full details.

I have been having problems with bulbs blowing and small electronics getting fried at home (notably routers or their power transformers). I tested my sockets to see what voltage I was getting and on average it is 246V. I looked into this and found that the legal limits in the UK for domestic voltage range from 207V to 253V. After I had finished laughing hysterically at that discovery I went on the web and looked for a solution. The VPhase VX1 seems to be it.

Having a constant voltage would surely be better for all electrical appliances, but for video/audiophiles I would think it would be essential.

I have contacted VPhase to express my interest in their product and volunteered to take part in any field testing they are doing. I think the VX1 is due to be available in early 2009. Maybe we should look into an AVForums Power Buy!!

Cheers,

Dave

[ZippyCat]

Actually it’s not quite a daft as it may first seem, even if I admit we were extremely sceptical at work about claims made by a similar product from another manufacturer.

At the moment there are several large multinational companies installing similar types of technology into their buildings (obviously on a much larger scale) that steps down the voltage to 220V, filters harmonics and provides a form of power factor correction.

As it happens a couple Engineer’s from work attended a technical seminar yesterday that relates exactly to this kind of technology. There were representatives from some major companies who have confirmed that since installing this type of technology, their electricity bills have reduced in the order of 8 to 15%. At the seminar there was even a major electricity provider who is planning to install similar equipment between their substations and domestic premises.

It was however admitted by the company that it is not cost effective to install their device on a single dwelling, as the payback is in the order of 15 years, although it is cost effective to install it on a block of dwellings such as flats etc.

I purposely have not mentioned any names above as it would not be appropriate for me to do so (just in case someone asks).