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Tips to Spruce up Your Generator
For many of us, the arrival of spring means spring cleaning. When dealing with critical power equipment, spring maintenance is especially important to make sure…
3 Steps to Installing a UPS System Properly
Our managers and organizations rely on us for reliable power systems. Installing a UPS system is a significant project that can be costly, but also carry significant risks if improperly installed. In order to avoid those risks, we have provided the three must-do steps in installing a UPS system properly.
Modular UPS: Vital to Your Critical Power System
For years, data centers have used multiple high capacity UPS systems to obtain “N+1” redundancy and ensure high availability of power for their critical systems.…
Three Things To Know About UPS Scalability
Scalability is a word that often gets highlighted in conversations about growth and expansion. But what does scalability actually mean when talking about UPS systems?…
UPS Battery Monitoring Basics
As much as 65% of all UPS back-up system power failures are battery related. That’s a staggering number, but is easier to understand when you…
Know Your UPS Batteries III: Lithium Ion Batteries
The third battery on our “get to know you” list is the Lithium Ion battery (LIB). Lithium Ion batteries have seen significant growth and adoption…
Lessons Learned From The CES 2018 Power Outage
Darkness took center stage at the Las Vegas Convention Center for a little over 2 hours during day two of the Consumer Electronics Show this…
Know Your UPS Batteries II- Wet Cell Batteries
The second battery on our “get to know you” list is the Wet Cell, or Flooded Cell battery. UPS Systems are used in a variety…
QPS Welcomes Mark Wellnitz!
QPS welcomes Mark Wellnitz as our new Director of Business Development! Mark joined our team in December 2017. Mark comes to us with a 25-year…
Getting to Know Your UPS Batteries: VRLA
Now that we have a better idea of our UPS battery options from our previous article, we can take a look at these options individually…
The Hidden Costs of Your Service Provider
You are feeling good about your negotiations with your new service provider. The discussions about your equipment have been excellent, and your rep really seems…
When A Flywheel UPS Makes Sense
By now we have examined flywheel UPS machines from several different angles: their history , how they work , and how to properly maintain them…
Flywheel Maintenance- A Checklist
In our previous articles, we discussed an overview of Flywheel UPS systems and the types of flywheel technology on the market today. Now that we…
Types of Flywheels- A Comparison
Recently, we discussed the history and basic workings of the Flywheel UPS system , but did you know that there are also several different types…
Intro to the Flywheel UPS: Powered by Motion
In the world of emergency power, your equipment is only as good as its ability to stay on when the lights go out. Most backup…
Spring Cleaning for Your Business
For most organizations, spring means new fiscal budgets and capital projects on the calendar. The beginning of a new year is always a great time…
How to Maximize the Life of Your UPS With the Right Environment
Your UPS and other critical power equipment can be one of the most crucial investments that a company can make. The equipment keeps your business…
Tax Season Deductions and Your Critical Power Systems
With tax season in full swing, it is a good time to explore tax deductions that may help your bottom line. At QPS, we find…