Install an uninterruptible power supply

What is an uninterruptible power supply (UPS)?

Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) safeguard your electronics against power outages, surges, and fluctuations. Whether you are setting up a UPS for a home, a UPS for an office, or a UPS for a data center, this beginner's UPS setup guide will walk you through every aspect of the UPS installation process.

How can I extend my uninterrupted power supply system?

This guide will yield one scalable uninterrupted power supply system. You may extend it with power generation, or solar/wind/etc. as you see fit. Most uninterrupted power supplies sold for computers 'switch' power, running a small inverter when power is interrupted, then switching back to 'normal' power when it's back on.

How does an uninterrupted power supply work?

Most uninterrupted power supplies sold for computers 'switch' power, running a small inverter when power is interrupted, then switching back to 'normal' power when it's back on. This one simply produces AC power with a continuous duty inverter and assumes some system (s) will charge the DC battery supply it requires faster than it consumes it.

How do I use ups if I have a power outage?

Connect your critical equipment to the UPS outlets designated for battery backup, considering the UPS capacity and load requirements. These outlets will provide emergency power during an outage. Devices that don't require battery backup, but still need surge protection, can be plugged into the surge-only outlets.