This project involved APS removing one string of 24VDC VRLA batteries and installing (2) new 24VDC VRLA batteries onto a two-story recreation center located on the campus at Colorado State University. Due to piping on the roof and existing 10-ton air handlers, this was a logistical challenge, to say the least. Additionally, this project was… Read more »
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Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement of Vented Lead-Acid Batteries
450-2010 – IEEE Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement of Vented Lead-Acid Batteries for Stationary Applications Description: Maintenance, test schedules, and testing procedures that can be used to optimize the life and performance of permanently installed, vented lead-acid storage batteries used for standby service are provided. This recommended practice also provides guidance to determine… Read more »
Materials Handling: Heavy Lifting
Lifting heavy items is one of the leading causes of injury in the workplace. In 2001, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that over 36 percent of injuries involving missed workdays were the result of shoulder and back injuries. Overexertion and cumulative trauma were the biggest factors in these injuries. When employees use smart lifting… Read more »
10 things to look for in a business-class battery backup
A battery backup can help protect your organization’s network, computer systems, and data from loss and destruction–but only if you choose one that’s reliable and designed to meet your needs. Here are the factors and features you should know about when you go shopping for a solution to protect your systems. A battery backup serves… Read more »
How to properly maintain and manage UPS batteries
It’s a well-known fact in the industry that the battery is the most vulnerable part of a UPS. In fact, battery failure is a leading cause of load loss. Understanding how to properly maintain and manage UPS batteries can not only extend battery service life, but it can also help prevent costly downtime. The most… Read more »
Top Five Factors to Consider for UPS Battery Life
It may not have quite the same acclaim as Valentine’s Day, but today marks a holiday that data center operators across the country can appreciate – National Battery Day. These useful power sources are crucial to a facility’s power reliability, especially when it comes to the uninterruptible power system (UPS) where they’re also one of… Read more »
Verizon Wireless Data Center, Colorado Springs, CO
Project Name: Verizon Wireless Data Center – CSP Network Equipment Center Expansion Location: Colorado Springs, CO Primary Contractor: GKK Works Project Description: Applied Power Services was selected to install (16) 480VDC, flooded battery strings at Verizon’s Network Equipment Center (NEC).
Buckley AFB – Aurora, CO
Project Name: Buckley Remote Terminal Fac. Recap. Design for the Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Building 1201 Location: Buckley AFB – Aurora, CO Project Description: Applied Power Services was hired in January 2014 as a subcontractor for the UPS battery removal, and the installation of (3), 480VDC, flooded battery strings. Project highlights included: Battery Removal… Read more »
