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Did you know that when you use energy-efficient power strips and surge protectors, you can save money and help the environment? Eco-friendly, surge-supressing power strips and surge protectors offer energy-saving features that not only extend the life of your connected electronic devices, but they can also help extend your budget. How eco-friendly surge protectors safeguard Read More ›

Energy-Saving Features of Eco-friendly UPS Systems Many UPS systems offer energy-saving features that not only extend the life of your battery backup but also the equipment connected to it. And when you use less energy, you’re not only save money, but also helping conserve natural resources. So, it’s important to understand the energy-saving features of Read More ›

Get more power in less rack space. IT managers understand the importance of power protection and how today’s IT environments demand greater flexibility and efficiency. The challenge is to provide more power and functionality in less space. One answer is high-density uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. Is high-density power protection right for you? We’ll explain Read More ›

Program Protection & Performance into your UPS With today’s technology, you can easily schedule daily tasks like remotely turning lights on and off, running reports, starting the coffeemaker, and even dispensing food for your pet. Many of your electronic devices feature the same kind of scheduling technology – including your UPS system. Why program your Read More ›

Prevent downtime by monitoring power all the time To ensure consistent power protection from your UPS system, you need to monitor your power regularly. As your UPS system protects your valuable equipment, you need to ensure its operating optimally. Why is it so important? The benefits of power monitoring: Prevents power loss that can cause Read More ›

Help! My UPS system is beeping. What should I do? Don’t ignore it. It could be your UPS battery, or it could be a power overload. Your UPS system is designed to alert you to different power status conditions. We’ll explain what each audible alert means and what to do. There are three primary reasons Read More ›

So, you bought a UPS system to make sure your productivity is not interrupted by a power failure. Smart move. Now you need to make sure your UPS system is working as it should. Read on to learn three ways to maximize the performance of your UPS system. Be sure to register your UPS with Read More ›

Every home and business experiences power surges and spikes. The U.S. is hit by over 20 million lighting strikes every year, but lightning isn’t the greatest threat. Most power surges are generated from power utility spikes and large electronics cycling on and off. In fact, these sudden power surges may occur a dozen times a Read More ›

You rely on your UPS system for backup if your power goes out, right? But does your UPS have your back? That is, will it provide a bridge of power long enough for what you need? At the very least you will want to save your data and perform a safe shutdown. Your UPS backup Read More ›

Single-Phase vs 3-Phase Power Protection: What You Need to Know Power is power, right? Well not exactly. It’s true that most of the electrical power we use is alternating current (AC) power generated by utility companies. In fact, AC power is used to deliver the vast majority of the power to our homes and businesses. Read More ›

A Winning Backup Strategy: Power Protection for PC Gamers As a PC gamer, you’re only as good as your gaming rig. You’ve spent years perfecting your optimal builds – a setup with all the bells and whistles, multiple monitors, backlit keyboard, and top-of-the-line headset -¬ all to maximize your game. Imagine you’re in the heat Read More ›

As weather extremes and storms increase, power outages are likely to continue to rise. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, U.S. customers experienced an average of nearly six hours of power interruptions in 2018. If you have invested in a generator, you’ve prepared for when a storm hits, right? Almost. Even with a generator, Read More ›