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Upgrade to Lithium Iron Phosphate: Five Popular UPS Systems

By Eric Bodley in Power Jul 13, 2025 0 comment

As we’ve discussed in previous articles, lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries are rapidly gaining popularity with UPS manufacturers due to their long life, low maintenance and ecological benefits. Not to be confused with traditional lithium-ion which consistently makes the news due to overheating and fire risk, lithium iron phosphate technology is safe and stable even […]

Choosing a UPS: What’s Best for My Application

By Eric Bodley in Power Feb 01, 2025 0 comment

An uninterruptible power supply, or UPS, is a critical component for audio-visual, security, networking and broadband installations. UPSs provide backup power when the main power source fails, they condition incoming power from surges and voltage fluctuations, and they optimize power output signals to perform within intended specifications. In essence, UPSs ensure devices operate properly and […]

Choosing a UPS: Modular vs. Conventional

By Eric Bodley in Power Jan 06, 2025 0 comment

Many decisions go into choosing the proper uninterruptible power supply (UPS): power requirements, runtime, battery technology, physical size, installation location, efficiency, environmental impact, etc. We’ve covered many of these topics in previous power articles. However, there is one basic question that often gets overlooked: should you install a conventional UPS or a modular UPS? This […]

How to Calculate UPS Load and Runtime

By Eric Bodley in Power Jan 05, 2025 0 comment

Choosing the proper uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system is more than just features and battery type: a critical first step is understanding the total load, or the power requirement of all the devices that will be connected to the UPS, and the desired protection time for the total load. If you choose a UPS with […]

UPS Battery Technology: What’s Best and is it Safe?

By Eric Bodley in Power Dec 30, 2024 0 comment

Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) batteries store energy and provide backup power when the main power source fails. The technology used in UPS batteries has evolved over time and today a variety of options exist depending on budget, environment, desired lifecycle and even safety requirements. This article explores the pros and cons behind five major battery […]

Integrator Branded Brochures

By Eric Bodley in Power, Business Dec 24, 2024 0 comment

Engage customers and grow your brand with custom brochures from Future Ready Solutions. We offer a variety of white papers, brochures and solution guides that help explain the latest technology trends to home owners, building managers, architects and consultants, all branded with your logo and contact information. Popular topics include: identifying and solving power problems, […]

10 Reasons to Sell Centralized UPS Systems

By Eric Bodley in Power Dec 17, 2024 0 comment

Centrally located uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems are one of the fastest growing product categories for audio-visual integrators. Historically deployed only for remote racks and devices, UPSs located at the main power panel protect and optimize power for the entire building from a single, easy-to-install and service location. If you’re new to the category and […]

7 Reasons Why It’s Easy to Install a Centralized UPS System

By Eric Bodley in Power Dec 17, 2024 0 comment

Centrally located uninterruptible power systems (UPS) are one of the fastest growing product categories for audio-visual integrators. Historically deployed only for remote racks and devices, UPSs located at the main power panel protect and optimize power for the entire building from a single, easy-to-install and service location. Whether you’re new to the category or simply […]

10 Common Power Problems

By Eric Bodley in Power Dec 15, 2024 0 comment

Power problems are the scourge of residential and commercial electronics, not to mention the toll they take on productivity and relaxation. Disruptions and irregularities in the power system, including voltage spikes (surges), voltage fluctuations (brownouts), dips (sags), total outages (blackouts) and noise (interference), affect electronic signal performance, damage electronic circuits and even create a fire […]

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