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UPS & Standby Power

Constant Power Services launch Data wheel

Struggling to find the right size UPS? Are you looking at multiple sites and projects? You know the kVA rating you require but which product do you need? Will it fit the space? What is the maximum output current?
The Constant Power Services data wheel is designed for convenience, simplicity and will arm you with the information you need to establish which Riello UPS you require, without searching through datasheets and catalogues.
A comparison across the ranges enables you to make a quick informed decision.
This tool has been designed for convenience and simplicity to aid Electrical…

What are the different types of standby generators?

Every critical business must have the ability to operator without GRID power.
Therefore, Power Continuity offer many different types of standby generators.

True NO Break Power Protection Solutions requires an installed uninterruptible power supply, called a UPS system. That’s fine for any short power outage but for real reliable electrical power we always recommend being backed up with a diesel generator. This is most important as you can refuel continuously a generator ensuring your emergency power solution can run for hours, days or even weeks. OFF Grid standby power in your own…

AMP Group announce acquisition of the former Harland Simon UPS

AMP Procurement Limited ( AMP) is delighted to announce that we have purchased the Intellectual Property Rights ( IPR) of Harland Simon UPS Limited ( HSUPS) and we have established a new company called AMP Power Protection Limited ( APPL) to run this business. AMP therefore has full rights and access to all designs and documentation of all equipment supplied by HSUPS since 1995 ( over 25 years. )

APPL will provide rugged Power Protection Solutions to customers working in industrial applications, this will include: - custom design, supply, testing, project management, independent…

What are the different types of standby generators?

Every critical business must have the ability to operator without GRID power. Therefore, Power Continuity offer many different types of standby generators

True NO Break Power Protection Solutions requires an installed uninterruptible power supply, called a UPS system. That’s fine for any short power outage but for real reliable electrical power we always recommend being backed up with a diesel generator. This is most important as you can refuel continuously a generator ensuring your emergency power solution can run for hours, days or even weeks. OFF Grid standby power in your own…

Tools to help calculate, manage and monitor UPS power consumption

Marc Garner, Vice President, Secure Power Division, Schneider Electric UK&I

Power efficiency is a critical concern for today’s data centre operators, especially those seeking to meet increasing digital demands, manage energy costs and minimise CO2 emissions.

Maximising efficiency needs close attention to a number of data centre functions, of which power is one of the most important. The type and design configuration of an uninterruptible power supply ( UPS) , for example, can deliver significant cost savings and lower power consumption for the end user.

Maintaining resilient power…

How does AC & DC Current Work within a UPS?

On January 29th 2020, the world will celebrate the 125th anniversary of Charles Steinmetz’s patent ( https: //patentyogi. com/this-day-in-patent-history/this-day-in-patent-history-on-january-29-1895-charles-steinmetz-patented-a-system-of-distribution-by-alternating-current-ac/) which transformed the use of electrical power across the world.

By devising a system of distribution via AC power, this German-born electrical engineer and scientist simplified the transformation process and made AC power accessible to all.

It’s thanks to his hard work and ingenuity that we have safe, reliable power…

HSUPS E-SHOP

Purchase basic equipment in a swift click, whether it be Eaton/Riello products, UPS accessories, or a manual bypass switch, you can find what you need here.

The e-shop is a recent addition to the Harland Simon products and services, it has been set up to enable customers to buy at a competitive price from a well-known UPS power solutions provider.

www. harlandsimonups. com/shop ( http: //www. harlandsimonups. com/shop)

sales@hsups. co. uk ( mailto: sales@hsups. co. uk)

01908 565656

Power Continuity - Seamless No Break Power Protection 24/7

Millions lost power during August 2019 and yet the National Grid says, “It can happen again”. So, where do you place your confidence to keep your company operational 24 hours every day?

Fingers crossed or Power Continuity installed ( https: //powercontinuity. co. uk/knowledge-base/project-management-generator-installation/) ? Place your bets!

Middle East troubles make the Whole World twitch. Threats of cyber-attacks on our National Electrical Infrastructure are a real concern. Talk of large increase in the number of electric vehicles being powered is openly discussed as having the…

CENTIEL’s PremiumTower nominated for FM Award

Leading UPS manufacturer, CENTIEL UK, has announced its stand-alone UPS solution PremiumTower has been nominated for a Tomorrow’s FM product innovation award.

PremiumTower is a standalone three-phase, online double-conversion, transformerless UPS, designed to maximise efficiency within a minimum footprint and is available in a range of sizes from: 10 to 250kW.

Mike Elms, managing director, CENTIEL UK confirms: “Not every application requires a parallel redundant UPS solution and for these situations, the PremiumTower is perfect. It has the same Swiss build quality and innovative…

Companies urged to re-evaluate contingency plans due to increasing outages

Many companies are in danger of experiencing significant downtime during a power failure, as it’s revealed that one quarter of UK energy decision makers do not have a contingency plan in place.

The research of 200 UK energy decision makers, which was commissioned by Aggreko, found that although 82 per cent described power continuity as a major or significant concern, however there are many who don’t have a plan in place in case of an outage.

In the midst of power irregularity and ageing equipment across the UK, companies are increasingly at risk of system downtime. And, while many…