3 days ago - by UPS Systems
The most important thing to remember is that your generator size must exceed your UPS power rating. This is because generators need to support both the UPS power rating and an additional 20%-30% to cover the ‘power conditioning’ process.
Harmonics
You will also need to consider harmonics – a distortion of the smooth wave-form of the AC electrical supply. Failure to look at the harmonics within your system can lead to electrical components heating up, which can reduce … Continue reading →
5 days ago - by UPS Systems
Typically, when we think of power failure, we think of a complete blackout. However, power failure can also mean that the quality of the supply is in some way inadequate, and each quality issue can affect electrical equipment in different ways. Here are some of the key issues:
Surges and spikes
Surges and spikes are very short bursts of very high-energy voltage. Typically they only last for a few milliseconds, and are usually caused by electrical storms or … Continue reading →
26 January, 2012 - by UPS Systems
To ensure your business is protected against power failure you need to ensure you have a robust standby power system in place. To help you plan your system, we’ve compiled the following steps:
Stage 1: To ensure your UPS system gives you adequate protection, we’d recommend performing an initial risk assessment to determine how badly your business would be affected against power failure.
Stage 2: Next you need to classify your equipment depending on the level of power … Continue reading →
23 January, 2012 - by UPS Systems
A standby power system is essential if you want to ensure your business continues to operate in the event of a mains failure. To create your standby power strategy, you need to understand how a power failure will affect all areas of your business. For example, to a small business, a power failure could be nothing more than an inconvenience. But for a data centre, it can cost thousands of pounds and have a negative impact on the … Continue reading →
10 January, 2012 - by UPS Systems
We recently spoke to a group of enthusiastic army representatives about the potential for hydrogen fuel cells during a ‘Hydrogen Energy Workshop’. The following day, the US Department of Defense released a study entitled “Beyond Demonstration: A White Paper on the Role of Fuel Cells in the Department of Defense’s Energy Strategy”. The white paper supported the use of fuel cell solutions for defence applications, and validated the technological and commercial progress made to date by developers of … Continue reading →
22 December, 2011 - by UPS Systems
Whether you’re buying new standby power systems, or upgrading existing ones, it’s important to consider the total cost of ownership.
If you were to compare the initial capital costs of two UPS systems, you may find that system A is a lot cheaper than system B. On the face of it, system A may seem the better option; however, once you’ve factored in the costs for ongoing service and maintenance, the picture could change dramatically.
It’s not enough … Continue reading →
20 December, 2011 - by UPS Systems
When power failure strikes, it can have disastrous consequences for an organisation. With systems down, orders can’t be processed, employees can’t work, and you can’t get in touch with your customers. It can end up costing organisations thousands of pounds in downtime.
The real cost of downtime can have financial implications for your customers too, as these examples show:
After BT’s Birmingham exchange lost power, its broadband customers across the UK were left without Internet access. Besides … Continue reading →
15 December, 2011 - by UPS Systems
We now supply the full range of solar photovoltaic (PV) inverters from AROS Solar Technology.
The AROS transformerless inverter range is designed to support system sizes from 1500W to 11kW. Its transformer-based inverters range from 12kW to 220kW. All the AROS solar PV inverters are accredited for the UK market and available now.
For more information, please contact us and we’ll be able to discuss the full range with you, and make recommendations to best suit your needs.… Continue reading →
13 December, 2011 - by UPS Systems
Do you need to hire new standby power equipment?
Is your limited access to capital preventing you from purchasing new standby power equipment? Perhaps you’re using temporary accommodation, and you need a UPS to protect your systems whilst your office is being refurbished? Or has your company’s growth increased the load you have to protect, leaving you in need of a bigger generator?
Whatever the reason, many companies find they need to hire UP or generator equipment, either … Continue reading →
8 December, 2011 - by UPS Systems
Do you need help moving premises or reorganising your office?
If you decide to move office, it’s important to think about how you will manage your standby power requirements. Often, people move offices because their companies are growing, and this could mean you need to increase the capacity of your UPS system, or add another generator to support the additional load. Moving office is disruptive so it’s crucial that it is carefully planned to ensure a smooth transition.… Continue reading →
