Motors are often twice the horsepower needed for the job. This is not only more expensive initially, it wastes a tremendous amount of energy.
It Pays to Buy the Most Efficient Motors Get the most efficient electric motors for your new building. Do the same when you are replacing a burned out motor. These items use a lot of electricity and can last a long time. It always pays to buy the more efficient motor. Life cycle cost analyses have proven this to be the smart strategy over and over again.
Variable Speed Motors Save Many motors and pumps operate at a fixed speed even though the need varies.
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Since motors are often too big for their intended job, consider down-sizing your motor while you’re at it.Don’t wait until your old motor burns up to start the procurement research on an efficient replacement -- be ready!
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An energy-efficient motor selection and management tool, MotorMaster+ 4.0 software features motor inventory management tools, maintenance log tracking, efficiency analysis, savings evaluation, energy accounting, and environmental reporting capabilities.