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The FACTS behind the so called “ENERGY SAVERS”            -Do they really work?

7/25/2021

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Question:  Is it true that you will save on your electricity bill if you buy and use the so called "Energy Saving Device" sold in most popular malls today?

Answer: No

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Question: But how come that in their demonstration, the current decreases when the Energy Saving device is plugged-in? I've seen it with my own eyes.

Answer: Note that it was only the current that was shown in their demo and not the KILOWATT-HOUR reading. Electric bills are computed based in KILOWATT-HOUR and not on current reading alone.

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QUESTION : But doesn't it follow that when the CURRENT goes down, the KILOWATT-HOUR reading also goes down?


Answer : Not in this case. There are two different types of current in the setup they use; The RESISTIVE (In phase) current, and the REACTIVE (Out of phase) current.

A flourescent lamp with a ballast and any appliance with a motor produce both RESISTIVE and REACTIVE currents which are both displayed in the current meter. But among this currents, only the RESISTIVE current can be sensed by the KILOWATT-HOUR meter and contributes to its actual reading as reflected in our electricity bill.

This is the reason why they only use flourescent lamp with a ballast, or a washing machine motor in their demo. Using other appliances like an incandescent lamp, TV, or Computer will not yield the same result.


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QUESTION : I still don't get it. Can you use an example?

ANSWER:  Imagine a glass of newly poured beer almost filled to the brim. The beer occupies 2/3 of the glass, while the remaining 1/3 are just bubbles.
REAL power is represented by the BEER, while APPARENT power is represented by the BUBBLES.

This is what happens when you use a flourescent lamp with a ballast, or any appliance with a motor and you plug-in the energy saver device.

In the analogy, the flourescent lamp or motor produces both the BEER and BUBBLES, while the so-called power saver remove those bubbles but still has no effect on the actual amount of beer which represents the KILOWATT-HOUR readings.



QUESTION: Then what is the device good for?
ANSWER : It's just a power factor correction device (capacitor). In doesn't affect KILOWATT-HOUR readings in anyway. You will still pay the same amount of energy you use even with such device. In fact, it can even add a small amount to your bill due to the additonal components like LED lamps that goes with it. However, large commercial and industrial consumers may have different considerations.

About the author:
Having worked in an electrical laboratory that conducts testing on various commercial energy saving devices, we've seen that this products that claims to save on electricity bills are just:

1. Power Factor correction devices or capacitors.

2. Power reducing devices that is often dangerous to certain loads because it clips and distorts power. This result to the appliance reduced work output and just extend the time it need to produce the same amount of work. This doesn't help as electrcity bills are computed based on KIlowatts multiplied by time.

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When all else Fail

7/14/2021

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Have you ever experienced trying hard to find your eyeglasses, and later realize that you’re already wearing it at the top your head?

Or being in the brink of a mental breakdown trying to solve a financial problem all to no avail. Then suddenly finds the answer while being half asleep in the middle of the night; or while taking a shower, or while doing your thing in the toilet.

That’s because when we're naturally relaxed, our brain opens up to creative ideas that may not occur when our mind is busy.

So when all things seem hopeless, take a pause, be still, better yet, pray.
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Deal with the Moment

7/14/2021

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May mga walang katahimikan dahil sa pag-aalala sa maraming mga bagay. Karaniwan, ito'y pagsasayang lang ng oras dahil kung titingnan ay marami tayong ikinabahala dati na di naman nangyari at di rin naman pala mangyayari pa.

Similarly, most things that bother us today won't really matter a few years from now.
So how should we behave in the face of crisis? Answer: Just deal with them moment by moment.
In reality, we can always handle the present. It is only the thought of the future that frightens us . .and the problem is that our minds tendency is to drag us into the future.

So when scared of what may go wrong someday, just say to yourself: "This too shall pass".
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Why Criticize?

7/14/2021

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Is it hard to criticize? Definitely not. All you need to do is to look at the bad side of people and things.
Criticizing actually requires very little mental effort and it rarely makes us look smart.
Here's why:
-When you look for bad things.., lets say the government, your neighbor, your husband, your wife, your boss or your employees, you will surely find one.
- But when you look for good things in them, you will also find one.
It's very easy to find fault and say bad things about others; the only question is why should we?
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Are you Asking for the Wrong Things?

7/14/2021

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Asking the Creator for the wrong things will automatically give us a "NO" answer. That's why it's important that we understand how He make things work and how the creator deal with our lives.

Here's an illustration:

-"I asked God to take away my habit. God said NO, it’s not for me to take it away but for you to give it up.

-I asked God to grant me patience, God said NO, patience is a byproduct of tribulations; It isn’t granted but learned.

-I asked God to give me happiness. God said NO, I'l give you blessings. Happiness is up to you.

-I asked God to spare me pain. God said NO, sufferings draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.

-I asked God to make my spirit grow. God said NO, you must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.

-I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life. God said NO, I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.

-I asked God to help me LOVE others as much as He loves me. God said… ahhh, finally you have the idea". - Unknown



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Usapang Business:

7/14/2021

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Gaano kasaklap sa isang negosyo yung nagsisisi ang customer dahil ikaw pa ang napiling pagkatiwalaan? Maaring walang epekto ngayon, but sooner or later it will.

Notice that today's innovative business systems are winning over their traditional counterpart because of one major reason: Their being more "CUSTOMER ORIENTED".

Some examples are GRAB and Angkas. These new business concept by itself did not kill the taxi business but rather the often rude and dishonest taxi drivers with their untidy vehicles and bad driving habits that did.

In the retail business, Lazada, Shopee, Amazon, Alibaba and similar systematized online stores did not kill other retailers but oftentimes the overpricing or confusing pricing scheme, hidden charges, not giving customers enough options, poor customer service or inconvenient payment and delivery methods that did.

These happens as well in other businesses such as money transfer, Internet, telecoms, and others where competition is based on overall customer convenience and satisfaction.
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So if you plan to be in business, take note that it’s not really technology that kills businesses, it's in not being CUSTOMER-ORIENTED that will".
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Opportunity Behind every Problem

7/14/2021

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According to Robert Kiyosaki, to succeed in life, we must first accept the fact that problems will NEVER go away.

Once we have solved a problem, another problem or maybe a bigger one will arrive. That will happen as long as we're breathing. There will always be situations that will challenge us to grow, or drag us to the bottom and stay stuck in life.


The key is to realize that the "PROCESS" of solving those problems make people successful.




Successful people can handle bigger problems while others tend to avoid it. We should remember that by the time we were able to solve not only our personal problems, but other peoples problem as well, that's also the time we will become successful.
 
As author T. Eker stated: "The bigger problems you can handle; the bigger business you can handle, the bigger responsibilities you can handle, the more customers you can handle and the more money and wealth you can handle". Nothing can be closer to reality than that statement.




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A reality we see is that many Filipinos choose to seek their fortune somewhere else because what we mostly see are problems and hardly no opportunity in our country. On the contrary, the Chinese and other nationalities choose to stay here because they have found this same country as a haven of opportunity.

Who is saying the truth? The answer is BOTH. It depends on whether you want to look at the problem or look at the opportunity, which are both present at the same time.

While there are people who feel unfortunate being born and raised in the Philippines because of the many problems we encounter everyday, it is inspiring to know that some of Forbes top 40 successful people became billionaires doing their thing in the Philippines...while we Filipinos search our fortune somewhere else!

This is a proof that "hidden behind every problem is an opportunity".

And because the Philippines has so many problems..that means the Philippines has so many opportunities.
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Why Love your Enemies?

7/14/2021

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We often hear people say; “I love my family so much that I'm willing to make sacrifices for their sake.”. This includes people who are good to them.

Though most find it a virtue, yet God sees nothing special in loving only those who love us. That's because even pagans and sinners do that. In fact, it is naturally seen in animals, when it takes care of its offspring.

Being a TRUE Christian is more than saying we love God. Here is a test that NOT everyone can pass: In Matthews 5:43-48, it is written:

"You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect".
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Problems can make us Successful

7/14/2021

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To succeed, we must accept the fact that problems will NEVER go away. The key is to realize that the "PROCESS" of solving those problems make people successful.


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One Idea

7/14/2021

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Nasubukan mo rin ba yung marami kang racket? Kumusta naman. Ganito ako dati, resulta: Nakakapagod, nakakahilo, at nakaka stress tapos yung ending.. wala rin!

If doing too many things doesn't give us the life we desire, try this formula:

“Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life – think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success.” - Swami Vivekananda
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Living at the Present

7/14/2021

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Many people are living an unhappy life simply because they don't live at the present. They are those who would rather cling on to the failures and heartaches of the past, or gets frightened by the uncertainty of the future.

Let us all remember that life is available only at the PRESENT moment. It's what all of us got. Learn to enjoy it now.
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Money doesn't solve money problems

7/14/2021

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I use to think money solves money problems. Then i wonder why ther wer people who wer given a fortune, lost it all..then goes back to the same, or even BIGGER money problem.
The reason; Not having money is "NOT" the problem..... Instead, it's a "SYMPTOM" caused by something internal.
To quote:
"Money is a RESULT, wealth is a RESULT, health is a RESULT, illness is a RESULT, your weight is a RESULT. We live in a world of CAUSE & EFFECT"-T. Harv Eker
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Persistence

7/14/2021

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Wherever we look, we see mostly quitters. We see them every day. They try some selling, and then quit. Some try losing weight, then quit. Some starts saving, then quit. Some start taking a college course, then quit. Then wonder why they can't get ahead.
And because most people are quitters, this is “GOOD news” for those who decide to be successful.
Here’s the secret: Stick to what you’ve decided to do no matter what.. & in a very short time, you will be ahead of most people.
Because Success is not always about talent & education. “The name of the game is PERSISTENCE”.



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    About the Author:

    Rene Bernardo is an entrepreneur involved in the production of high quality  kitchens and home interior needs. 
    He love to share most life's lessons by writing short articles both in websites and social media. You can follow him on https://www.facebook.com/renato.bernardo.7/ and Youtube  Bulacan Living
    @bulacanliving8362



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