External Maintenance Bypass

External Maintenance Bypass – What Is It and When Is It Necessary?

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Businesses use emergency back-up power systems to ensure availability of their most critical applications. What happens then, when the critical power system needs maintenance done, or if the UPS system has an issue itself? Like a vehicle, back-up power equipment needs regular maintenance or “tune-ups” to ensure it continues running correctly. However, there are times when back-up power equipment is so critical that it cannot be taken offline, even for maintenance. Having an External Maintenance Bypass is a way to allow critical power systems to have more flexibility while maintenance is done, keeping equipment online without interruption to loads. Read more

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Spring Is Here…Time For A Comprehensive Facility Assessment

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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 to take a step back and look at the overall big picture of your emergency power infrastructure.  Understanding where your critical power equipment stands in its lifecycle can prevent downtime and headache from catastrophes that may have been easily avoidable.  For many organizations, a facility assessment is crucial when you are evaluating your critical power infrastructure.  Through an assessment, you can be armed with enough information to determine upcoming goals and requirements for your facility and specific company needs.  A comprehensive facility assessment will allow you to review challenges that your building, location, or infrastructure may have.  In this article we will discuss some of the items you may be investigating during your review of the critical power infrastructure in your facility.

 

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Location, Location, Location – How to Maximize the Life of Your UPS With the Right Environment

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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 running when unexpected factors have the ability to negatively impact your business, employees, and your bottom line. This is why it is imperative to ensure it is adequately protected from Mother Nature and other elements that can cause unanticipated wear and tear leading to expensive repairs or even outright replacement.

It is important to discuss your needs with a true consultative partner prior to choosing the best UPS unit for you. Different UPS systems operate better in specific environments; from computer rooms, to industrial applications, and even outdoors. Specific code requirements may come into play as well, so it is important to vet out all the details prior to deciding on the right UPS system for your particular needs. No matter what your application is, there is a customized solution that Quality Power Solutions can provide.

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Tax Season and Your Critical Power Systems – Deductions You Can Use

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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 that many of our clients don’t realize that there are deductions or tax benefits regarding your critical power equipment available.

As with any tax related topic, please consult with your tax professional to see if some of the ideas below make sense for your organization.

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Is Your UPS Energy Efficient

Is Your UPS Energy Efficient? And What to Do About It

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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 average for commercial businesses energy costs is $2.29 per square foot, per year and for some facilities may be much higher.  This figure is based on estimates from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Buildings Energy Data Book.

Do you know if your UPS is as energy efficient as it should be?  Just because your equipment is being properly maintained and routinely serviced doesn’t mean that you have the most energy efficient system.  If you aren’t sure how efficient your system is,  download the Quality Power Solution Energy Savings Calculator now and find out.

Once you’ve used our Energy Savings Calculator, you may have found out that your UPS system is not as efficient as you thought.  To resolve this issue, the best solution may be to invest in a more efficient, or properly sized system, which will give you the latest in energy efficient technology. Read more

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Certified Facility Manager Certification

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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 standard for ensuring the knowledge and capability of practicing facility managers. Facility teams are often responsible for maintaining the mission critical power infrastructure in a facility. Quality Power Solutions supports many IT and Facility professionals in keeping their infrastructure in top shape. The CFM credential is a great way to help facility managers develop the skills necessary to stay ahead of infrastructure and facility demands.

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Internet Of Things (IoT) And Critical Power

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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. Of all the various business units, facility management has the potential to be transformed more than any other by the rise of the Internet of Things. It is such a complex field involving numerous systems (both technological and human-powered) working in concert to control a wide range of variables that adding elements of automation and inter-connectivity can have a dramatic effect on the efficiency and performance of critical facility infrastructure. As the IoT continues to proliferate, there will be even more solutions coming to the market for facility managers who are looking to streamline operations and control costs, especially around their critical infrastructure.

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Three Lessons You Can Take From the 2016 Rio Olympics to Keep Your Facility Running

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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 most people, the amount of effort required to keep things running can easily be taken for granted, but here at QPS we appreciate the behind-the-scenes efforts.

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4 Ways to Control Facility Management Spend

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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 capital spending with budgets and prevent misallocation of resources. While budgets are typically controlled by individual departments within the organization, there are steps each manager can take to contain costs. Here are four ways facility management can control spending.

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