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Your Field Service Report Part 3: Balancing UPS Loads
Our third entry in our series on field service reports concentrates on understanding balancing UPS loads. Before we dive in, let’s start by defining what…
Your Field Service Report Part 2: Capacitors and Fans
In part 2 of our blog series on field service reports we will cover capacitors, what they do, and what to look for. The capacitor…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Hazardous Threats to Data Center Employee Safety
Companies spend millions every year on research, operations, and other critical functions. But a company’s most valuable asset is its workforce. This infographic from Antea Group pinpoints…
Arc Flash Analysis: An Easy Guide
Arc Flash is an often-heard buzzword in the industry, but what does it mean and how does it affect your facility? In this easy guide,…
What To Do When Your UPS System Is Discontinued
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…
5 Ways Preventative Maintenance Can Save the Day
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…
Facility Assessments Reveal Key Points of Failure
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…
3 Reasons to Get UPS Maintenance
Why the Best Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems Prioritize Regular Maintenance Checks The verdict is in: the number one way to keep your uninterruptible power supply…