Downtime is expensive. So expensive that it costs the average business around $2,000 per hour in lost productivity, lead generation, and even data integrity. Also, research has found that the cost of information and communication technology (ICT) downtime is substantial, from $1 million a year for a typical mid-size company to over $60 million for a […]
9 common questions about UPS’s and why you need one
UPS systems have been in general use across main industries for well over a decade now. Despite this, they are still rather unknown devices. Today we are going to look behind the curtain, by answering some of the most common questions that get asked. 1. What is a UPS? A UPS, also known as […]
How Long Does a UPS Last?
No one expects a UPS system to last forever, but when your mission-critical equipment must keep running, the question is, “How long does a UPS last?” The answer lies in understanding the lifecycle of a UPS – in particular, its key components. When are you at most risk for UPS failure? In this case, it is the […]
5 Common Causes of UPS Failure
UPS failure can result from many factors. When this happens, there is unfortunately no shortage of potential mishaps. Whether you are operating aging infrastructure or looking to optimize the lifespan of newer equipment, consider some of the most common UPS components that are susceptible to failure: 1. Batteries. As the heart of any UPS system, […]
Save your skin: 3 reasons why an effective UPS maintenance service is essential to your business
Like all electronic and electrical equipment, A UPS needs sufficient maintenance in line with the manufacturer’s guidelines to ensure optimal reliability. However, a UPS located in harsh environmental conditions can fail even if it is well-maintained. The number one way to keep your UPS up and running is to schedule regular maintenance checks. Here are […]
Six Types of Power Disturbances
A study by the Electric Power Research Institute found that businesses lose between $104 billion and $164 billion per year due to power interruptions, and another $15 billion to $24 billion in from other power quality problems. It’s not hard to see how the numbers add up. Just consider what an outage of a day […]
12 UPS Terms You need to know
Researching about UPS and running into a bunch of technical jargon that feels confusing? UPS terms can be complex, technical, and sometimes do not have much of an impact on the quality of the UPS. KVA Vs. KW What’s really important for the typical UPS user is to know that when comparing capacity of different […]
More Pictures from Actolog’s Workshop for Power Engineers
Here are more pictures from Actolog’s workshop for Power Engineers; For enquiries about products and services send us a mail at info@actolog.com or sales@actolog.com.
Olusesi discusses 5 Common Components of a UPS
The common components of a UPS include; The Main Board; The Central board is the main heart of the UPS. Like the brain, it controls the whole signals. The Rectifier; The rectifier converts D.C to A.C. The rectifier has two main functions. One is to charge the batteries (like an alternator in a car) so your […]
Pictures from Practical Workshop for Power Engineers
The much anticipated workshop has kicked off today. The workshop is aimed at discussing relevant skills, new discoveries and standards of operations in UPS, STABILIZERS and INVERTERS. Major topics covered so far by the facilitator includes; Common Components of UPS and their features, 5 questions to ask before selecting a power protection for critical system, […]