Garage Waste (PDF-3169 kb) - Mayo County Council

Smart Garage Brochure:Layout 1 27/10/2010 20:52 Page 5ENERGY - COMPRESSED AIRCompressed Air...Take the pressure off your electricity billsProducing compressed air is expensive as it uses a lotof electricity and is the largest part of most garages’electricity bills. To see the effect compressed air has onyour electricity use, watch your electricity meter the nexttime your compressor kicks in. It flies around comparedwith when the compressor is off. So, you can make bigsavings if you make sure you manage your compressedair properly.35%FIXING LEAKSThese are the main areas where savingscan be made across your compressed air system...32%BETTER CONTROLAND MAINTENANCE 20%IMPROVED AIRTREATMENT 13%OTHER MEASURESfixiNg leakSThe biggest problem, and the biggest waste of money, with compressed air use ingarages is leaks - even a small leak can cost you money. Most leaks are found at fittingsand at joints but small holes in hoses are also common. Usually leaks are not repairedstraight away and, in most cases, they are only patched up and start leaking againquickly.€asy Savings!compressed air leaking througha single 3mm hole could costyou as much as €700 a year!By checking your system regularly forleaks and repairing them straight awayyou can make sure you are not wastingmoney.