Generators provide a much longer lasting backup power supply and can sustain your business for much longer than a UPS. UPS systems power on automatically in the event of an outage, whereas generators need to be manually turned on. The power supply for a UPS comes from AC mains, whereas generators convert mechanical energy into its own power.
UPS are often used in conjunction with generators to provide seamless power backup solutions. When it comes to ensuring uninterrupted power supply, generators and UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) are two popular options that come to mind.
UPS are a cheaper alternative to generators. There are two main ways in which we have helped clients across a broad range of industries with protecting their power: UPS systems and generators.
Understanding the various benefits of UPS devices and generators can be difficult for those not well versed in the matter. UPS (uninterruptible power supply) and generators are two important components that help keep the stability of the building during a power failure and are both different in their core features.
A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is a device designed to provide immediate backup electricity when the primary power source fails. Unlike generators, which take time to start, a UPS system delivers instantaneous power to connected devices, ensuring no interruptions. The three main components of a UPS are:
These work on a discharge/recharge system, and as such still rely on the main power supply to recharge the battery. Unlike a UPS, a generator powers your network using mechanical energy and converting it into electrical power. This energy can be destined for a variety of purposes, including mains supply.
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