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UPS Systems vs. Surge Suppressors

It goes without saying that every commercial building and residence needs a constant power supply 24/7, 365. Fortunately, our American infrastructure generally ensures that that’s the case. The bad news is that an electrical storm or mishaps at the electric company can cause power outages or surges—short-term high voltages over 110 percent of normal capacity—that […]

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The Basics of Power Monitoring

Aside from helping business owners measure power quality, a power monitoring system provides many benefits. A power monitoring system is absolutely essential if reliable, clean power is critical to your business operations or, even more importantly, to the safety of personnel. Here’s a basic guide about how to understand power monitoring. What equipment do I […]

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Why Is It Important to Have an Emergency Backup Power Supply?

If you own or operate a business, you need to have a plan in place for any type of emergency situation, including major storms and power failures. Most commercial facilities don’t have a sufficient backup power supply to keep the facility running should the power go out. With blackouts and power outages becoming more frequent […]

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The Electrical Troubleshooting Process

Your machinery loses power. The lights flicker. There’s a surge in electricity. Each of these scenarios indicates an issue with your electrical system. In these situations, what should you do? Fortunately, there is a simple process you can use to troubleshoot electrical problems. Use the following seven steps for electrical troubleshooting for your unit in […]

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What Is a Complete Power Supply, and How Does It Work?

Whether you need power for your computer, entertainment system or yacht, it is important to understand how the power supply works. This will help you choose the best power supply option for your application and troubleshoot any issues that arise. Use the following guide to learn about a power supply and its basic components in […]

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