Inductive controlled equipment is a major contributor to harmonics found in your electrical system. The more electronic devices you have on your electrical system, the more they can affect all the equipment within the system.  The nature of such electronics causes extremely quick pulses, creating a sine wave that becomes non-linear in shape. The end result affects the operation and longevity of your connected systems and equipment.  It can be a "silent killer" in your facility, leading to operational problems with both electrical and electronic equipment including mis-operation, shutdown and early failure.  Harmonics may affect specific points or virtually all aspects of your electrical system, including lowering your power factor, which raises your utility costs.

Q: WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

    A: BECAUSE HARMONICS MAY AFFECT SPECIFIC POINTS OR VIRTUALLY ALL ASPECTS OF YOUR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INCLUDING LOWERING YOUR POWER FACTOR, WHICH RAISES YOUR UTILITY COSTS.

Q: HOW DO YOU GET RID OF HARMONICS?

      A: ONE PREFERRED METHOD IS TO FILTER THEM OUT OF YOUR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MOST FILTERS WILL ELIMINATE SOME HARMONICS, BUT NOT ALL.