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What a Responsible UPS Service & Maintenance Plan Looks Like
/2 Comments/in Battery Maintenance, UPS Maintenance /by Mike BergumConsiderations for Your UPS Service Agreement
Once you have purchased and installed a uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), the real cost of UPS ownership begins. Ongoing maintenance and service coverage, battery replacements, capacitors and fans are all items that contribute significantly to the cost of UPS ownership. Despite the cost, consistent UPS services and maintenance is a critical, necessary part of ensuring you have power when you need it.
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Managing Critical Power Supply with a Remote Team
/0 Comments/in Critical Power System, Preventative Maintenance /by Mike BergumReliable power has been more crucial for running a business this year than ever. As COVID-19 continues to surge, organizations have shifted the workspace out of the office and into the home or other remote locations. With this change, a demand for quality power supply to support our remote employees has emerged. Even as we beat back the COVID pandemic, it has forever shifted how organizations look at remote work. Below are some of the questions you should ask as you plan for how to manage your critical power supply in 2021.
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What Should Be in Your UPS Preventative Maintenance Agreement?
/5 Comments/in UPS Maintenance, UPS Service Provider /by QPS TeamFor many companies, we get caught up in the cost of a UPS system purchase and installation. However, the real cost for most UPS systems happens after the unit is installed. We’ve covered the lifecycle of a UPS before, but it is worth repeating. The main driving factors in the cost of a UPS system include the efficiency of the unit, battery replacements and the ongoing cost of maintenance agreements.
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Prepare for Winter Weather: Tips for Your UPS Maintenance Inspection
/2 Comments/in Preventative Maintenance, Safety Awareness, UPS, UPS Maintenance, UPS Service Provider /by Mike BergumCaution! Winter weather is fast approaching, which for many of us, means making sure our vehicles are prepared to drive in unfavorable weather conditions. Just like you have your vehicle set up for routine maintenance, it’s especially important for your Uninterruptible Power System (UPS) as well. When dealing with critical power equipment, winter maintenance is key for making sure your generator systems are in top working order, and prepared for power outages. To keep your facility online and running smoothly this winter, here is what to watch out for during your UPS’ routine maintenance inspection.
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How Long Does a UPS Last?
/2 Comments/in UPS /by Mike BergumNo one expects a UPS system to last forever, but when your mission-critical equipment must keep running, the question is, “How long does a UPS last?” The answer lies in understanding the lifecycle of a UPS – in particular, its key components. Read more
Managing Critical Power with a Remote Team
/0 Comments/in Critical Power System, Preventative Maintenance, UPS, UPS Maintenance, UPS Monitoring, UPS Service Provider, UPS System Failure /by John ConnorQuality, reliable power is crucial for running your business, and right now it’s even more important than ever. As COVID-19 surged, organizations shifted their workspaces from the office to employees’ homes, and other remote locations, increasing the demand for power reliability that is more dispersed than ever. During this time, we’ve received numerous questions from customers regarding the future of the workplace environment, and although things remain uncertain right now, we know that power reliability to support remote partners is critical to helping your business be successful. Here are some of the actions we are taking to provide the best support possible for you during the pandemic.
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Your Critical Infrastructure and COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
/0 Comments/in Annoucements, Critical Power System /by Mike BergumOur clients and partners rely on Quality Power Solutions (QPS) to be available in every type of emergency. At QPS, we feel that it’s important to provide you with information around how we are responding to the COVID-19 impact to businesses. Firstly, QPS considers the health and safety of our employees, clients and partners our top priority. We are strongly focused on providing you with the best possible service while following the updates, recommendations, and protocols issued by both the OSHA guidelines publication OSHA3990, and information produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Five Leading Causes of UPS Battery Failure
/13 Comments/in Battery Failure /by Mike BergumBattery failure is the leading culprit behind the majority of UPS catastrophes. But despite batteries’ vulnerability to premature failure, you don’t have to be a victim. We’re going to run through the top five causes of premature battery failure and how you can prevent it. Read more
Understanding UPS Systems: The Four Basic Things You Need to Know
/8 Comments/in Energy Efficiency, UPS, UPS Efficiency, UPS Maintenance /by Mike BergumMany of us who deal with emergency back-up power are often asked to manage a number of complicated systems that require specific attention to parts, efficiency and power quality. It’s a lot to deal with, and it always helps to have some guidance the basics of these systems. Here is an overview for understanding UPS systems:
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Types of UPS Batteries: The Heart of Your UPS System
/13 Comments/in Battery Maintenance, Safety Awareness, UPS, UPS Maintenance, UPS Service Provider /by Mike BergumYour UPS system is one of the most crucial components in your critical power infrastructure, and for your UPS, the batteries are really the “heart” of that system. Even though your UPS needs that heart, batteries are often neglected. We’ll go into more detail about each type of battery that can be used in a UPS system and the advantages and disadvantages for each type. It should be noted though, that regardless of the batteries you choose, all batteries decrease in their ability to store and deliver power over time. However, if you follow all guidelines for storage, maintenance and usage, eventually you will still have to replace UPS batteries on a schedule to get the best usage out of your UPS.
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