For any business that recognizes the potentially devastating effects of poor power quality, an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is indispensable. A battery UPS can help to decrease instances of downtime due to power loss and protect equipment and data from voltage drops and spikes. A battery UPS is ineffective, though, if it is not properly maintained. Fortunately, there are some simple procedures that facility managers can perform between inspection periods to increase the life expectancy of a battery UPS, ultimately saving a company time and money.

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                             "Battery UPS: A Few Simple Steps Could Save You Thousands…"

                                                                                       by Jason Raybin

1. Ideal Room Temperature for a Battery UPS:
Maintaining a consistent room temperature is vital in maximizing the life expectancy of a battery UPS. Read more...

2. Air Filter Maintenance and Replacement:
Excessive dust can clog air filters, which can lead to damaged components. Read more...

3. Airflow Requirements:
Proper airflow allows a battery UPS to maintain a safe operating temperature. Read more...

4. Battery Temperature and Preventing Thermal Runaway:
The temperatures of the individual batteries in a battery UPS should be monitored to prevent thermal runaway. Read more...

5. Cleaning UPS Batteries:
UPS Batteries should be kept clean in order to avoid a short circuit or ground fault. Read more...

6. Inspecting UPS Batteries for Corrosion and Damage:
Battery corrosion and damage can be both indicators and causes of thermal runaway and other serious problems. Read more...

7. UPS Battery Voltage:
Voltage should be inspected during routine battery maintenance, as inconsistencies in the voltage of individual batteries, battery strings, and float voltage can all impact battery life. Read more...

8. Internal Cell Resistance of UPS Batteries:
Internal cell resistance can help to predict how batteries will react when they are needed. Read more...

9. Replacing UPS Batteries and Capacitors:
Replacing batteries, DC capacitors, and AC capacitors as recommended can reduce the risk of system failure. Read more...