How Does a UPS Work?
A UPS (uninterruptible power supply) is the difference between uninterrupted business operations and sitting in the dark. Yet, although many businesses swear by their UPS power supply, few understand how it really works. You already know the main function of your UPS power supply is to provide temporary power if you lose service from your utility. The […]
UPS Maintenance in the San Francisco Bay Area
Now is the time to schedule UPS maintenance Bay Area! Wildfire season may not touch San Francisco directly, but it has big implications for the way electric service is delivered by local utilities. June will be here before you know it, and there’s no telling how many times PG&E might withdraw its service in response […]
Ambulatory Surgical Centers and Emergency Power
With their emphasis on same-day treatment, ambulatory surgical centers are changing the face of modern healthcare. Through alternatives to hospital-based care, more people are getting the attention they need. Ambulatory surgical centers across California are doing great work. They ensure patients have access to a full suite of diagnostic and preventative procedures. At a time when […]
Backup Power Solutions for California Nursing Homes
Backup power is becoming much more important here in California. With so many businesses still shut down, those that are operating often face increased electrical demands that put additional strain on the wiring of older buildings. Backup power is the easiest solution to this challenge. Nursing homes in particular have been hit hard by changing circumstances. […]
Battery Backup Power for Your Business
In northern California, businesses don’t generally need to worry about snow – in fact, there’s been only two official reports of snow accumulating in downtown San Francisco over the last 100 years! But that doesn’t mean winter weather is always mild. In fact, this is a season that can bring a high level of precipitation to […]
How to Select an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for Your Business
There are many different factors to consider when you’re choosing a backup power supply: The size and layout of your building The kind of equipment you need to run in an emergency and how much there is How long you need to maintain your operations in the event of a power outage The current state of […]
Is Your California Business in Need of a Power Analysis? Part 2
In a previous post, we discussed the growing prevalence of blackouts in California. Not only are blackouts being caused by aging equipment and wild weather, but utilities now feel emboldened to cut power to businesses and homes at any time with impunity. Power analysis experts note that millions of people have been affected by planned shutoffs. […]
Is Your California Business in Need of a Power Analysis? Part 1
Power outages are no longer just a rural problem – ask anyone in the San Francisco Bay Area! Spikes, surges, brownouts, and blackouts all have one thing in common: They were once looked at as telltale signs of aging, poorly maintained equipment. For the most part, a power analysis would show that the worst utility […]
Battery Backup Power for Onsite Coronavirus Testing
Power from an electric utility is intended to be reliable. But as soon as you step off the beaten path, you need battery backup power. Nowhere is this more obvious than today’s onsite coronavirus testing labs. Battey Backup Power is Critical to Safety, Efficiency, and Accuracy in Coronavirus Testing In many cases, new mobile facilities […]
Dental Offices Need Battery Backup Power
Millions of Americans have some degree of dental anxiety, and services like sedation dentistry are getting more popular. You can imagine the impression it might make on some patients if they’re in the middle of a procedure and everything suddenly … stops. It’s the nightmare scenario for them – and it might be the same […]
