FAQ
Installation
What is Bilancio?
How long does it take to install Bilancio?
What is the lifespan for Bilancio?
Bilancio guarantees the device for 20 years.
How much electricity does Bilancio require?
None. Bilancio is a 100% passive harmonic filter and does not run on or require electricity to operate.
How do I know Bilancio is working?
You can measure the current on Bilancio’s leads using a hand-held meter to confirm current is flowing through it. Measurements are recorded at the time of installation of the current flow through the filter. Bilancio Analysts apply normalization to determine what percentage the device is having on the facility. (It can vary from one facility to another.)
What happens if Bilancio stops working?
It is very unlikely that Bilancio stops working (to the extent we guarantee full replacement of the device at no cost to the facility if it were to stop functioning). The only way Bilancio could stop working is if the leads were cut, removed or the devices was damaged by impact.
However if Bilancio were to stop working, it would have zero impact on electricity or the panel. It would be very easy to see if Bilancio was not working by simply testing the leads for efficiency.
How many filters does a building need?
Each facility has Bilancio devices based upon how many electrical panels (from 120 – 480 volt) are attached to panels connected to the meter(s) of the facility. Each panel should have a device installed to be fully effective.
Harmonics
What are harmonics?
What research supports the claims of ‘harmonic noise’ in a building?
Multiple articles are available that confirm that leading power factor loads, capacitive in nature, create sine wave frequencies outside the 50 and 60Hz fundamental frequencies. These articles conclude that the installation of a passive, inductive filter can reduce the ‘noise’ caused by these loads and as a result, reduce electric KwH consumption in a building.
Are there 3rd party validation studies to support the claims about Bilancio?
Yes, several third-party, independent energy engineering firms have provided reports on multiple installations about the positive impact of Bilancio. These reports, prepared by NTS, D&K Engineering, and UL Prospector, leverage regression analytics and paired-T analysis. The reports ‘confidence factors’ are over .98 ‘confidence rating’ in each of their statistical reports (where 1.0 is perfect and .80 and higher are considered statistically relevant).
Operations
How long has this technology been available?
The first Bilancio device was installed in 2015 and patented not long after.
How many installations use this technology?
Our devices are installed in a variety of verticals across the US, Canada and the Bahamas. Thousands of installations have been completed. (Please see our Results page for highlights.)
Does Bilancio affect the meter from the power company?
Bilancio balances the electrical panels and allows the meter to function more efficently.
Safety
Is Bilancio safe?
UL (Underwriter’s Laboratory) has approved Bilancio to be safe, non-hazardous, and has zero impact on the facility for any malfunction (i.e. such as surges, fires, electrical damage and etc).
