by Powertron Battery Co. | Jul 14, 2025 | UPS Batteries, Battery Maintenance
UPS systems bridge the gap when the primary power supply fails, giving you time to save work, shut down equipment safely, or keep essential devices running. The batteries, usually sealed lead-acid (SLA) or lithium-ion types, are at the heart of these systems. They...
by Powertron Battery Co. | May 13, 2025 | UPS Batteries, Battery Technology
Power outages are seldom planned. Occasionally, the power company may notify you of a scheduled outage for maintenance or repair, but more likely, you’ll be in the middle of something important when it happens. Worse, it may be 108 degrees outside, and...
by Powertron Battery Co. | Oct 3, 2024 | Battery Technology, Deep Cycle Batteries, UPS Batteries
Battery capacity refers to the amount of energy a battery can store. It’s typically measured in ampere-hours (Ah) or milliampere-hours (mAh). This measure indicates how long a battery can power a device before recharging. The higher the capacity, the longer the...
by Powertron Battery Co. | Apr 26, 2018 | UPS Batteries
IT workers know the benefits of modular UPS, but C-suite decision-makers may need a nudge to spend a little more for a better system. Can you get by with a standard system? With budget-brand batteries that are okay but not great? They may be less reliable than premium...
by Powertron Battery Co. | Aug 1, 2017 | UPS Batteries, Battery Troubleshooting
A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) backup battery doesn’t do much good if the backup battery needs backup, too. Above all else, a UPS system must be reliable. People buy UPS batteries to weather glitches in the power grid — temporary blackouts, brownouts, and...
by Powertron Battery Co. | Jul 10, 2017 | UPS Batteries, Battery How-Tos, Battery Maintenance
A medium-sized UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) costs less than a new fridge. Still, it can be a significant investment for anyone not named Musk or Rockefeller. The average UPS battery backup lasts 3–5 years, slightly less than a guinea pig’s lifespan. With a...
