Power Protection Solutions to Suit all Home and Office Needs!

There is no denying the fact that electricity has made all our lives better and almost everything we do from running our businesses to everyday chores depend on a constant supply of electricity.

Every business and household has electrical appliances that serve an important function.
Businesses utilize computing and network systems to deliver goods and services to customers!

Now what would happen if the power goes out suddenly? Not only will everything be disrupted, but there is a good chance that equipment might be damaged in the process. Power outages, voltage fluctuations and brownouts are quite common in Australia.

You need to buy a UPS system that is designed according to the region such as those manufactured by Power Shield

Investing in a UPS

Before we define the issues related to voltage irregularity, let’s find out what a UPS is and how it works. A UPS is a device that provides consistent backup power during inconsistent power issues. The UPS can protect both data and the computer equipment connected to it by stabilizing the voltage passing through. A UPS comes in a range of sizes and models that target different types of equipment. Some of these include the UPS itself, Surge suppressor, and SPS. Knowing the right one to use is essential for the protection of the equipment you use.

Different Types of Power Problems

I mentioned earlier; a UPS protects against common issues relating to electrical current.

Blackout: Also called a “power cut” can happen when a transformer is damaged or a downed power line. Software improvements over the years have improved when situations like this occur. If you used earlier Windows 95 or 98, you might remember that when a power outage occurred, and you started up your PC, it would perform a diagnostic test. With the introduction of Windows NT and its journaling file system, Windows recovers from the event easier.

Brownout: This happens when there is an overload of electrical circuits. If you have a lot of electrical equipment connected and in use at the same time, this can trigger a brownout resulting in a loss of power. The issue usually lasts for a short period, but it can cause damage to your device.

Noise: Commonly caused by interference from lightning and generators; resulting in unclean power going to your devices. It can cause the operating system and applications to malfunction and possibly corrupt files.

Spike: A sudden increase in voltage lasting only a short time. Common causes of this are lightning or restoration of your power after a widespread outage. When this happens, what I normally do is unplug all my electrical equipment. When the power returns, I wait a bit for the voltage to normalize before I reconnect the equipment. Some electric companies will notify you if there is going to be a planned outage for maintenance.

Power Surge:  A dramatic increase in voltage caused by household appliances such as a refrigerator or air conditioners. Surges last a very short time, but can cause significant damage to computer components.

What Happens when You Don’t Protect Your Equipment?

You might notice, in the descriptions of these different voltage disturbances, a lightning storm is usually the biggest threat to your equipment. What exactly does the lightning do that makes it hazardous to your equipment? When lightning strikes a transformer, it can trigger a powerful surge, which travels instantaneously through the wiring going to your house. The surge moves to your computer from the outlet or data lines. The first component that usually dies in your PC is the motherboard. This effect can also trigger a wave of other voltage issues that damages other components in your PC, like the hard drive and RAM.

We Sell quite a few UPS’s made in Australia for Australian conditions from 750va Power Boards to 3000va Super Batteries – give us a call to discuss your needs..