Enhance Lifespan of UPS by Apt Maintenance & Professional Support

When you are dealing with electrical power, you are always one small blunder away from serious injury or death. So when dealing with UPS, one must make sure that safety is a top priority. This includes observing manufacturer recommendations, paying attention to the peculiar implementation details in the facility and following standard safety guidelines. If you are not sure about some aspect of UPS system and do not know how to maintain, then it is always advisable to call a professional. Even if you are aware of UPS system, getting outside assistance is still beneficial.

With prolonged use, UPS undergoes some wear and tear; hence, it needs maintenance and service time to time. In some UPS, there is alarm system too, which beeps when the batteries need to be replaced or if there is a major fault. In UK, almost all UPS suppliers provide maintenance plans too for timely checkups of UPS. After all, the more the client depend and use on battery back up the more it need to be serviced. Some of the common services offered are free on site repair, batter replacements, load testing etc., all available just on a phone call within a specified response time.

Tips for maintenance of UPS systems

• Water level of battery must be check quarterly and if UPS has ‘sizzled’ sound it means battery need service.
• Look for corrosion on every connection and inspect for post seal leaks, which can be due to improper handling of cables.
• Distortion in the battery indicates possible melting from within and needs immediate attention.
• Voltage checking on each cell should be done time-to-time and verified with specifications.
• Check all buss connections for proper torque.
• Keep an eye on battery discharge status, if a battery is not recharged within 24-48 hours it can affect its service life. Overly discharging a battery could affect the batteries ability to recharge and lead to permanent damage.

In general, batteries and UPS are sensitive to room temperature, with the optimum temperature of 77 degrees Fahrenheit. A slight change in the temperature can trim the battery life by 10%. Therefore, sensors must be placed in the battery room, if there is temperature fluctuation. In UK all battery vendor provides a detailed report with readings and if there are some issues its better to call an expert.

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