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From time to time, we’ll have a client with a UPS unit that has been discontinued or is no longer supported by the manufacturer. Even…
Today’s businesses are more reliant on technology than ever before. When it comes time to consider installation of an emergency power source, it is crucial…
For most companies, an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system is a vital component in their overall mission critical power systems. Whether your system supports a…
When we install a new UPS system, we often are asked the question, “How long will my UPS system last?” While this may seem like…
A UPS system can protect from several power anomalies, ranging from a complete power outage to minor transients that could damage your critical equipment. (See…
Think your newly-installed equipment will last as long as the manufacturer says? Don’t always count on it. A variety of factors can significantly cut into…
For some facilities, selecting the manufacturer’s service team as your UPS service provider might make sense, but for most facility managers, power solutions extend beyond…
An expensive strategy among some of the industry’s UPS manufacturers regarding UPS maintenance could limit your servicing options. A closer look into the UPS systems…
If your data center suffers from low-quality power, size restraints or inefficiencies, you have several options for improvement: Go to the cloud, host or build.…
Critical power systems like UPS systems, generators and power conditioners are highly complex. Simple installation does not always ensure your critical loads are protected. There…
Just how costly is an unplanned data center outage? A recent study puts the price tag at over $600,000 per incident. The top root cause…
The battery is the heart of any UPS system, making it the most vulnerable component. That’s why it’s crucial to ensure that along with the…
How 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…
Should 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…
Believe 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…
Did 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…
You 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…
The 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…