Water Crisis | Search for electric material grows and hydraulic

The water shortage and the rising cost of energy are reflecting on the electric and hydraulic materials trading in Minas Gerais. Retailers, distributors and manufacturers register growth of sales of various products, ranging from led lamps to more elaborate equipment for water economy or light.
With six units in Belo Horizonte and two inside the Electrical Store recorded 10% increase in demand for products that help in saving energy. According to the consultant Hebert Abreu, the lamps and led lamps are the most sought after. "The led technology has become essential in this time of economy. Just to give an idea, a 9-Watt led lamp corresponds to a 100 watt incandescent; the economy is up to 10 times, "he says.
Another product that has been sold is the automatic switch of presence-equipment that light the light only when the sensor picks up someone's presence in the environment. It is widely used in areas where the movement is spaced as garages, entrances and corridors of buildings, outdoor area of residences. "They are a good option for energy saving lamps are lit to avoid unnecessarily," he says.
In the same operating logic of presence sensors are programmers, products that also received more attention from customers in recent months. The consultant explained that this equipment is like a clock that can be programmed to control the operation of certain products. An example is the irrigation system: the programmer can connect and disconnect the appliance according to the customer's needs.
"much better than watering with a hose, at the risk of being distracted and wasting more water than necessary. With the programmer the client can calculate how much energy and water he wants to spend, "stresses. This equipment can also be used to program the ignition light boards and Windows. According to Abreu, the device costs between $ 30 and $ 90.
Water bath Until the showers segment recorded increased sales, according to the consultant. He claims that many customers go to stores in search of new models, which give more options for water temperature and consequently generate more possibilities for energy saving.
"The shower is one of the main villains of the energy bill and traditional models have only two options: summer or winter. Already the eight showers temperatures allow the adjustment and generate approximately 36% savings compared to conventional, "he says. According to Abreu, a common shower costs about $ 35, while allowing more temperatures costs $ 56.
The Othon de Carvalho electric equipment, located in Barro Preto, in the Center-South region of Belo Horizonte, the winner is also the sales of led lighting equipment. According to the Marketing Manager Rodrigo de Carvalho, only in 2014 that product recorded 30% increase in sales, but he believes that this number should increase. "Before the energy crisis become more evident the led was already on the rise due to the increase of lighting fixture options that use this lamp. But now the demand got bigger because of the rising price of energy, "he says.
The store is also profiting from the sale of solar fixtures. According to the Manager, this equipment captures the sunlight during the day and, by means of a sensor, turns that energy into light led to the period of the night. The light fixtures are sold in different sizes and formats and are priced from $ 10. Oak claims that most customers who demand these products says that the reason is the need for economy front increased electricity bill. "They know that they will overpay, but understand that this cost will be paid for with energy saving", highlights.