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The 7 Important Components of Lighting Inverters
As a follow up to our Lighting inverter series, this article will focus on the components of a lighting inverter and how they may differ…
Emergency Lighting Inverters: Life Safety
UL924 Emergency Lighting Central Inverter/ UPS Systems are different than other mission critical power systems in that their application is designed for life safety in…
Emergency Lighting Inverters: The Basics
In the critical power equipment industry we get a lot of questions regarding emergency lighting. This article is the first in a three part series…
Hundreds of US Power Outages are Caused by…Squirrels?
When you think of power outages in this country, you generally think of weather related incidents and natural disasters – things like floods, fire, ice…
Is Your UPS Energy Efficient?
Energy efficiency is an important factor to consider in today’s backup power infrastructure, as it’s one of the leading causes of excessive energy cost. The national…
Certified Facility Manager Certification
The Certified Facility Manager® (CFM) credential is the most respected credential in facility management. The International Facility Management Association’s (IFMA) certification process sets the industry…
Celebrating Five Years Accident Free
In 5 years a lot can happen, but at QPS we’re celebrating nothing happening. We are proud to have gone 5 years without a single…
Internet Of Things (IoT) And Critical Power
The Internet of Things (IoT) is the confluence of everyday objects and the internet in which these devices have network connectivity and can send and receive data.…
2016 Olympic Takeaways That’ll Keep Your Facility Running
When the Olympic Torch was lit at Maracana Stadium in Rio the excitement was clear…there were almost a billion people around the world watching. For…
What We Can Learn From Delta Air Line’s Power Outage
Last Monday Delta Air Lines experienced a massive disruption in their service from a power outage due to what some outlets suspect is the result of…
UPS Turnkey: A Vital Solution to Your Facility
“Turnkey.” It’s a term that’s used in many industries, but what does it really mean when it comes to your generator and UPS system? In…
NEW Energy Efficiency and Savings Calculator
At QPS, we take a comprehensive look when reviewing your backup power needs. For most of our customers we go beyond just ensuring you have properly…
4 Ways to Control Facility Management Spend
As businesses face increasing expenditures for state-of-the-art infrastructure to remain competitive, controlling facility management spend becomes ever more important. Strategic planning is necessary to align…
Components of a Successful IT Data Center
The rapidly changing environment of information technology requires flexibility, scalability and efficiency. When planning your data center, it’s essential to evaluate your future demand as…
Toshiba Innovates with SiC Power Modules
For most of our customers, a UPS system is often greatly underutilized. Data Centers with redundant UPS systems are notoriously underutilized since neither unit can…
Join Us at the Wisconsin Energy Efficiency Expo!
The Wisconsin Association of Energy Engineers (WAEE) will be holding their annual Wisconsin Energy Efficiency Expo on Wednesday, May 18. Quality Power Solutions is proud…
What Happens When Your UPS System Fails
Prevention is key to keeping a catastrophic event from occurring in your equipment. Not only can failure cause your equipment to disrupt your workflow, and can cost your…
Five Things You Should Know About Your Generator
How much do you really know about your generator and your generator service plan? Don’t wait until it’s too late and your critical facility has…