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Benjamin D. Miller, P.E., B. Miller Engineering
Mr. Miller is an electrical engineer and president of B. Miller Engineering (www.bmillerengineering.com). He specializes in design and testing of electrical controls and power systems, investigating electrical accidents and fires, and electrical maintenance and safety training. He is a member of ASME, IEEE, NSPE, NFPA, and an NAFE correspondent. Along with the adjunct faculty at Oakton Community College in Des Plaines, Ill., he serves on the Illinois Professional Engineering Board.
Do full-voltage starts raise power bills?
Is it true that a full-voltage start on my compressor motors will significantly increase my electrical bill compared to soft starts or Star Delta, Wye Delta, etc., because of the power spike?
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