UPS Backup Systems: Providing Uninterrupted Power to Your Business
- by Bill Petherbridge - updated on 7/25/2023
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) can save a business from having its lights turned off for an undetermined amount of time. UPS backup systems protect against this unwelcome outcome by supplying another source of power for the business while the normal source is being restored. However, a UPS system is not guaranteed to work if the battery powering it is not of high enough quality. Even then, you should be testing the battery of your UPS regularly and be prepared to replace it quickly if it has drained or stopped working. You don't want to be left in a power outage situation due to a failed battery at your business without a reliable UPS system to save the day.
Thankfully, your nearby Batteries Plus store has commercial battery solutions to address your organization's specific battery needs – including your UPS system. We help you remain prepared for emergencies thanks to our battery replacement and recycling services. As a nationwide brand that currently services customers in over 700 locations, we are confident that we can provide the help you need for your battery and lighting challenges in a timely fashion. Our team of experts can help you test the effectiveness of your UPS system's battery and supply you with a new one should you need it.
Why Does Your Business Need a UPS?
A UPS backup system is capable of keeping everything in a building that is power-reliant operating normally when the main power source goes out. However, not every power backup has the same level of strength – some UPS systems can last for several hours while others can only manage for a few minutes. This puts greater pressure on those working to resolve the original power outage issue and can create a highly stressful "race against the clock" scenario. The difference between these feelings of anxiousness and a sense of "business as usual" when the power goes out is the battery in the UPS system.
UPS systems do much more than just keep the light on for a workplace. If you plug in your modem and router to the UPS, it can maintain WiFi access which is critical for business activities and the customers' experience. Any computer or digital point-of-sale systems that your business relies on to complete and track customer transactions is recommended to be connected to your UPS as well. Doing so will give you enough time to complete any work and save your progress on any unfinished tasks so that nothing in the computer system is immediately lost or damaged when the power goes out.
Checking the Battery Health of Your UPS System
The only thing worse than an unexpected power outage is when your backup system fails to save the day. Your ability to avoid this nightmare outcome is dependent on the battery health of your UPS and how often you check to ensure that it remains in good condition. UPS systems generally come with a visual or sound indicator that alerts you when its power is running low. Even with the low power alerts, you should still have the UPS checked periodically to make sure everything is working properly..
You should also take into consideration the age of the battery that the UPS is relying on. We recommend using SLA batteries, which can typically last between 3-5 years before needing to be replaced. High-rate SLA batteries have even longer life spans and have been known to remain functional for UPS systems for as long as 10 years.
At Batteries Plus, we frequently hear questions about if a specific type of battery is needed for a UPS system to operate correctly. The truth is that any high-quality SLA battery can do the trick reliably for businesses of just about any size – and we have plenty of replacement batteries in stock to help you on this front.
If you are unsure of your UPS battery's health or what to replace it with at your workplace, the Batteries Plus team can help! We can visit your business or invite you to our nearest store location and walk you through the entire process. We offer several different replacement options for UPS batteries so you can choose whichever one fits your business needs the best. This is just part of what has made Batteries Plus a highly trusted name for commercial battery services across the country.
Curious to learn more about our UPS battery services? Reach out to us today and we'll explain how we can help your business with this crucial aspect of remaining prepared in case of power outages!