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The Covid-19 impact on businesses is unlikely to be clear for months, maybe years. Already we have seen countless companies forced to close with many others falling into administration.

Power Control Ltd has been providing emergency power solutions to healthcare facilities for over two decades as is keen to remind NHS businesses that it is part of the NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) hard facilities framework agreement. Being part of this agreement helps to speed up the procurement process whilst also giving peace of mind to the end user.

The principle role of an Isolated Power Supply (IPS) is to protect electrical loads from high voltage exposure. This is achieved by transferring power from one circuit to another without directly linking the two. The IPS identifies any ground faults at their earliest point enabling vital equipment to remain online.

The role of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is essential but is surprisingly often overlooked and consigned to being recognised as a mere battery system.

Selecting the correct backup power provision for any application is essential but can be difficult to navigate. Understanding the principle differences is key.

Through the eyes of a UPS engineer

Why a tertiary backup power system such as a UPS should be installed in compliance with the HTM in healthcare facilities

Preventative UPS maintenance is essential. If there is one piece of advice that we would give it is – not to cut corners. With the bleak economic outlook a reality that cannot be avoided, the temptation to skimp to save will undoubtedly have crossed many minds.  

UPS systems (Uninterruptible Power Supply) are often the forgotten piece of equipment. Despite being central to business continuity, once a UPS is installed, it is almost too easy to overlook it.