After a few months’ hiatus, South Africa is once again experiencing load shedding which means corporations are looking for reliable backup power solutions. For call centres, that’s the UPS. Purpose …
Why Back-Up Power Solutions are Vital for the Petrochemical Industry
South Africa’s unstable power grid and the constant threat of load shedding can be extremely costly for the petrochemical industry – this is why a backup power solution is a …
Electrical Termination for UPS Systems: This is What You Need to Know
UPS systems are a fantastic investment to protect hardware against a power source failure, but you must ensure correct electrical termination during UPS set up & installation. What is Electrical …
How the Rising Fuel Price Can Impact Whether You Get a UPS or a Generator
The rising fuel price is forcing companies to look at various cost-saving options, one of which is backup power solutions. We take a look at a UPS vs generator and …
Why You Should Consider Earthing Your Uninterruptible Power Supply
The reliability of your uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is determined by your earthing (AKA grounding) system. Without a properly installed earthing system, you risk your UPS malfunctioning. What is an …
Is It Time To Replace Your Uninterruptible Power Supply Capacitors?
Most people know that batteries in uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems must be replaced, but capacitors are also susceptible to failure. To optimise UPS operations, replacing capacitors is a functional …
Why You Should Consider Backup Power Supply Solutions For Your Retail Space
Although South Africa has been without load shedding for more than 5 months, it has not gone away for good. If you are in retail, it is worth investing in …
Finding a Silent Backup Power Supply Solution For Your Housing Estates
The rolling blackouts across South Africa make investing in backup power supply solutions a good move. However, for those residing in housing estates with noise regulations, a quiet backup power …
What is the difference between an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and an inverter?
Both an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and inverter are backup power solutions for electrical systems when there is a power failure. However, there are several differences between these two backups. …
All you need to know about ‘Eco-Mode’ on a Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) devices are vital in protecting hardware and providing emergency power when the main power source fails. Many UPS solutions also offer eco-mode which saves on energy. …