LV Maintenance and Power Factor Correction (PFC)

LV Maintenance
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Protect your LV systems, reduce energy costs, and keep your equipment running efficiently.

Bowers Electricals offers low voltage maintenance and power factor correction (PFC) services to help you get the best performance from your electrical systems while avoiding costly breakdowns and unnecessary energy charges.

Our low voltage maintenance and power factor correction services are designed to reduce unplanned downtime, lower your energy costs, and support the long-term performance of your electrical systems.

Low Voltage Maintenance

Our LV maintenance programmes are designed to keep your electrical infrastructure safe, compliant, and working as it should.

Whether you have switchboards, distribution panels or control gear on site, we can carry out routine servicing and inspections to identify issues before they cause downtime.

Power Factor Correction Maintenance

Typical maintenance includes:

  • Visual inspections and condition checks
  • Thermal imaging to spot hotspots early
  • Cleaning, torquing and contact testing
  • Load assessments and fault-finding
  • Functional testing of breakers and protection devices
  • 1kV megger test on three-phase and neutral busbars and incoming air circuit breaker
  • Ductor test on three-phase and neutral busbars and incoming air circuit breaker
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One-off Visits or Full Transformer Maintenance Service Plans

We offer one-off site visits or planned maintenance service plans, tailored around your operation and site access requirements.

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Power Factor Correction (PFC)

If your site uses a lot of inductive loads like motors, compressors, or welding equipment, your power factor could be affecting your energy bills and overall system efficiency.

We can install and maintain power factor correction (PFC) equipment to reduce wasted energy, lower your kVA demand, and take pressure off your electrical network. We can supply and install high-quality PFC units from VAR Services, tailored to suit your site’s specific load requirements.

Our PFC services include:

  • Site surveys and load analysis
  • Installation of capacitor banks and automatic systems
  • Testing and commissioning
  • Ongoing maintenance and servicing
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Benefits of Power Factor Correction

  • Lower energy bills
    Reduces the amount of reactive power drawn from the grid, helping to cut electricity costs.
  • Avoid excess kVA charges
    Many energy suppliers apply penalty charges for a low power factor. Correcting it can prevent these.
  • Improved electrical capacity
    Frees up space on your existing electrical network, allowing for additional equipment without upgrades.
  • Reduced strain on equipment
    Helps motors and electrical systems run more efficiently, reducing overheating and wear.
  • Lower carbon footprint
    Improved energy efficiency can contribute towards sustainability targets and carbon reduction goals.
  • Enhanced voltage stability
    A better power factor leads to a more stable voltage supply across your site.

Correcting your power factor can reduce energy costs, avoid penalty charges, and improve the capacity and lifespan of your electrical infrastructure.

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When Might You Need Power Factor Correction?

You may need PFC if your site is experiencing any of the following:

  • Higher than expected electricity bills
  • Penalty charges or reactive power fees from your energy supplier
  • Overloaded switchgear or transformers
  • Voltage drops or flickering lights
  • Plans to expand your site without upgrading the electrical supply

With a quick site survey, we can quickly confirm whether your power factor is affecting performance or costing you money, and whether installing or servicing PFC equipment would make a difference.

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If you’re looking to improve the reliability, safety or efficiency of your electrical systems, Bowers Electricals is here to help. Whether you need a one-off inspection, regular servicing, or advice on power factor correction, we can tailor our support to suit your site.

Speak to our team today to find out how low voltage maintenance and power factor correction could benefit your site.

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