As the heart of any uninterruptible power supply (UPS), the batteries represent the single most important component of the system. Yet one of the most frequently asked questions is, how do I know if my UPS battery is bad? Checking UPS battery health often begins with a self-test of the unit. But in order to […]
Melissa Tamberg
Melissa Tamberg is a former newspaper reporter who holds a B.A. in Journalism. Over the past 30 years, her articles, columns, reviews and blogs have been published in numerous industry magazines, technical publications, regional newspapers, marketing forums and on business web sites. In her role with Unified Power, she brings more than 25 years of experience in the power protection industry, during which she has written extensively about a wide range of technological topics and products. In addition to power protection, Melissa regularly covers sectors including financial lending, compliance, healthcare, IT/data centers, software, industrial, and solar/EV. She is the owner and operator of Perfect Synergy Marketing, Inc.
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Three-Phase Power 101
If you’re new to the world of uninterruptible power systems (UPSs), you’ve likely seen the terms “single-phase” and “three-phase” accompanying UPS model descriptions. But you may be wondering, what is three-phase power and how does it work? What is three-phase power used for? Is three-phase power better than single-phase? Keep reading for answers to these […]
What Happens Behind the Scenes of an Emergency Call?
On average, electricity customers in the U.S. endure approximately five and one-half hours of electricity interruptions each year, according to the Energy Information Administration. From extreme weather events to animal interference to vehicles colliding with utility equipment, uptime threats continue to magnify. Organizations with a low tolerance for downtime understand that when a power outage […]
3 Ways Summer Heat Can Lead to Power Outages ― and How To Protect Your Business
As summertime ushers in a plethora of feel-good opportunities ― from adventure-filled vacations to long, lazy days of relaxation ― it can be easy to forget that the season also brings an elevated risk of power outages. Mother Nature clearly doesn’t take a summer vacation; in fact, she fuels a wide array of potentially devastating […]
Maximizing Efficiency and Reliability with UPS Preventive Maintenance Services
Ensuring the ongoing optimal performance of your uninterruptible power system (UPS) is not unlike maintaining your automobile; both require regular testing and maintenance. Just as a trained mechanic should periodically look under the hood of your car and perform activities such as oil changes, preventive maintenance (PM) is necessary to maximize the efficiency and reliability […]