Providing protection to your home computer, workstation or network is always a good idea; the devices and batteries however do need some degree of looking after in order to do this. Batteries need to be replaced from time to time and devices need to be tested. Keeping your uninterruptible power supply uninterrupted is very important so here are a few tips to get you on your way.
So you have got your workstations or your network plugged into an uninterruptible power supply. Well, you have made a good decision. No more worry about losing hours of progress thanks to a blown fuse… However, there is a degree of maintenance that goes into keeping uninterruptible power supplies uninterrupted.
Using RBC batteries in your workstation for example. An even better idea than that one is to replace the battery before it gets too old.
RBC7 batteries last a remarkably long time, but they do eventually wear out. Since most RBC battery suppliers offer a one year warranty, when this runs out it might be a good idea to replace it. We know, we know, nobody wants an annual expense stacked on top of the bills they are already paying, but if you look at it as an investment, it makes sense. Leaving your computer unprotected in the event of an outage or risk your battery burning out isn’t an option so why not spend a few extra pounds a year replacing your RBC batteries.
Another example would be if you maintain any sort of communications network, be it an office network or a wireless Internet hot spot. Obviously, you want to keep your IT equipment live, or else you risk losing work or even customers, so to eliminate this you get an uninterrupted power supply system to keep your network going should there be a power surge
Great, but try to make sure you are relying on a reliable product to provide you with that security. Going with a top-notch company like Riello UPS might cost a pound or two more than some no-name brand backup power supply product, but you wont get the same kind of reliability, you are not likely to get any sort of warranty, and if the thing breaks down the first time you need it, you are likely to eat the costs yourself.
Really it comes down to the same kind of common sense you would practice in maintaining any electronic device. In order to be able to provide standby power when the lights go out, hook up your UPS to an old laptop or something and run some tests. As the battery starts getting old, then replace it. Make sure it’s going to work when you need it to work by simply doing this.
