Switch ERP on to reduce your gym’s running costs

ENERGY prices are at an all-time high, putting pressure on gyms to take a look at their running costs and save any which way they can.

Rob Knox, product director from Matrix Fitness, part of the Johnson Health Tech Group and one of the world’s largest and fastest growing fitness equipment manufacturers, has recently turned his attention to some easy, takeaway tips for gym owners to reduce their energy costs.

“Many powered machines may only be used for as little as between three and five hours a day,” he said. “Leaving them unused, but drawing energy, for a large proportion of time. This may seem like a small thing, but the cost quickly adds up.

“To combat this, a quick tip that can make a big impact is to enter the ‘Engineering Mode’ on any of our

Rob Knox

powered machines, and turn ‘ERP’ on. ERP stands for Energy-related Products, its something which is integrated into our powered machines and improves energy efficiency and performance.

“Intelligent software recognises when a product hasn’t been used for a selected time period and it will put the machine in sleep mode, to await the next user to interact.

“Whilst in ERP/sleep mode, the power consumed can be reduced up to 95 per cent, which as well as managing energy costs can aim to reduce the environmental impact during the products life cycle.

“In the UK just now we’re seeing a cost of approximately 34p per-KW, per-hour which may not sound like a lot, but that could equate to a cost of at least £530 a year pending the number of powered machines in your facility.

“If your equipment includes a touchscreen, multiply this cost by four, and you’re quickly looking at more than £2,000 a year.

“With energy prices rapidly increasing, it’s time to ensure your facility is doing what it can to save energy, and money in the long run.”