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The Slow but Certain Threat: UPS Capacitor Failure
/in UPS Capacitor Failure/by QPS TeamHow to Detect and Avoid UPS Capacitor Failure
When a UPS suffers a capacitor failure, you may not initially notice, but that doesn’t mean the UPS hasn’t been compromised and that performance isn’t affected. In many cases, a capacitor failure will force your UPS system into bypass, leaving your critical loads unprotected.
What is UPS capacitor failure? Before we delve into the details, let’s meet the capacitor, one of the most overlooked and misunderstood components of a UPS.
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How a Facility Assessment Reveals Four Key Points of Failure
/in UPS Maintenance/by QPS TeamShould any part of your mission-critical equipment fail, it could result in load loss, fires or worse. A facilities assessment will identify possible points of failure before they happen, helping you accurately assess the urgency of repairs to your upper management.
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How You Could be the Leading Cause of UPS System Failure
/in UPS System Failure/by QPS TeamBelieve it or not, the biggest threat to your UPS system isn’t faulty equipment or your system’s internal components failing. It’s you, the operator. Take a look at how you, along with the other leading causes of UPS system failure, could be putting your facility at risk.
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Why You Need an External Maintenance Bypass
/in Downtime/by QPS TeamDowntime Denied: How an External Maintenance Bypass Saves the Day
Suppose your UPS experiences a catastrophic failure or needs to be removed for maintenance. In that case, one piece of equipment is crucial, so you don’t drop your mission-critical load – an External Maintenance Bypass. Not only do you need to know why it’s essential, but also the correct procedure when switching to an external bypass.
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Why You Must Know the Four Components of a UPS System
/in UPS/by QPS TeamSimply knowing what your UPS system does should be just the beginning of your UPS knowledge. Going a step further to learn the key components of a UPS will help you understand how it works, identify potential problems and help you avoid them. Read more
Birds and Squirrels Cause 11% of Power Outages
/in Power Failure/by QPS TeamDid you know that squirrels and birds cause 11% of the power supply outages annually? It’s true, and they’re not the only looming threat. With so much on the line, it’s important to protect your mission-critical equipment. Here’s how a comprehensive energy security plan can help. Read more
Three Facility Monitoring Systems Essential for Uptime
/in UPS Monitoring/by QPS TeamYou may not be aware of adverse conditions within your facility that threaten to take down your critical loads at any time. That’s why monitoring your data center’s equipment is vital. Here are three facility monitoring systems to improve your mission-critical system protection. (Note: This post was written by Gary Wells, a Senior Field Engineer for Quality Power Solutions.) Read more
Four Ways to Lower Risk of Power Failure in High-Security Facilities
/in Power Failure/by QPS TeamThe recent headlines about power failures at prisons emphasized just how dependent high-security facilities are on emergency backup power. It’s why we follow these four best practices in facilities where safety depends on power for mission-critical systems. Read more
When an Energy Efficient UPS Isn’t As Efficient as You Think
/in UPS Efficiency/by QPS TeamDid You Know a Highly Efficient UPS Can Help Cut Energy Costs?
However, if you base a UPS’s efficiency solely on its energy efficiency rating, you’re making a huge mistake. UPS efficiency ratings are often misunderstood, which is why it’s essential you understand how they work before your next UPS purchase.
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Down the Drain: A Surgical Facility’s UPS Downtime Disaster
/in Downtime/by QPS TeamHow Scheduling Maintenance Checks Can Prevent UPS Downtime and Avoid Catastrophic Power Failures for Medical Centers & Hospitals The facility manager at a surgery center thought he had covered all his bases during recent renovation. But when the power suddenly went out, the surgical team was – of all things – unable to wash their […]