[ale] [OT] Load Control Switch

[Randy]

On 4/13/2011 8:45 AM, Michael Potter wrote:
> This is off topic, but there seems to be other discussions about
> electric power related topics.
>
> The power company has offered a $36/unit incentive to install a load
> control switch on my AC units.
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Load_control
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Load_control_switch
>
> I don't really care about the $36.
> I am interested in being a good citizen and cooperating to keep
> electrical rates down.
> I already have a programmable thermostat so I don't think they will
> save much with me.
>
> My questions are:
> a) Does anyone have first hand knowledge of the quality of install?
> b) Will this switch turn off a running unit, or just prevent a stopped
> unit from starting?
> c) If it abruptly stops a running unit, will that shorten the life?
>
>    

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