Imagine having your very own full-time, in-house staff of power protection experts, dedicated exclusively to maintaining the optimal performance of your uninterruptible power systems (UPS’s). While this luxury is unfortunately not a realistic option for most organizations, contracting with a national UPS service provider can deliver all of the advantages of an internal team — […]
UPS Load Balancing to Maximize Performance
Properly balancing the load on your three-phase uninterruptible power system (UPS) helps to ensure the unit’s reliable performance and maximized capacity. Equalizing the load across all three phases is key to overall operating efficiency. Furthermore, when your power load is evenly distributed, it makes it easier to plan new build-outs and accommodate additional capacity. However, […]
One is the Loneliest (and Most Dangerous) Number: Why You Need Multiple Battery Strings in Your UPS
When it comes to UPS batteries, there are two rudimentary — and yet somewhat contrasting — truths. First, batteries are the heart of any UPS system. And second, they can be inherently unreliable. Because of that, it is recommended that you deploy multiple strings of batteries to ensure your UPS performs as expected during a […]
Reasons To Buy A Certified Pre-Owned UPS
When shopping for a new automobile, a growing number of consumers are opting for the value and security of buying a certified, pre-owned vehicle. In addition to the obvious benefit of a significantly lower purchase price, this alternative affords several other advantages, including lower total cost of ownership and the peace of mind of knowing […]
3 Reasons to Consider a Standalone UPS
In the first two blogs in this series, we investigated the driving forces behind the appeal of modular power protection systems, including high availability, ability to scale, efficiency, simplified maintenance, smaller footprint and a green energy solution. Now we will consider the reasons an organization might instead choose a standalone model of an uninterruptible power […]