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...
by Powertron Battery Co. | May 2, 2017 | UPS Batteries
Power outages are a pain in the (euphemism). Even a short power outage can damage sensitive equipment, cause data loss, and interrupt daily routines. Any outage lasting more than an hour becomes a significant problem. The clock starts ticking on food safety in your...
