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Your Essential UPS Maintenance Checklist
Does a UPS need maintenance? Yes, a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) requires regular maintenance to ensure it delivers reliable backup power when needed. Without proper upkeep, it may fail during an outage, risking downtime, equipment damage and data loss.
Your UPS is the silent guardian of your power infrastructure, but like any piece of critical equipment, it only performs at its best when it’s well maintained. At Adept Power Solutions, we know that a proactive approach to UPS care is the most effective way to extend its lifespan, maximise performance, and prevent unexpected failures.
Does a UPS Really Need Maintenance?
Yes, regular UPS maintenance is essential. A well-serviced UPS ensures you have uninterrupted power during outages, protects sensitive electronics from voltage spikes, and avoids unplanned downtime. Neglecting maintenance can mean your UPS won’t perform when it’s most needed, which could lead to operational disruption, lost data, and expensive repairs.
Basic vs Advanced UPS Maintenance
Some basic visual checks, such as inspecting cables for damage or checking for dust build-up, can be done in-house. However, more advanced checks require a trained UPS technician.
At Adept Power Solutions, we offer platinum, gold, and silver maintenance cover, plus optional ‘plus’ cover for emergency call-outs. Whether you run a single small UPS or manage a large-scale system, our proactive maintenance services are designed to keep your backup power ready at all times.
Key UPS Maintenance Checks
Annual checks for single-phase UPS systems and semi-annual checks for three-phase UPS systems typically include:
- Cleaning the UPS, including internal fans.
- Inspecting the unit’s mechanical condition.
- Checking physical and electrical connections between battery cells.
- Testing key assemblies such as rectifiers, inverters, static switches, and bypass systems.
- Measuring UPS output and load distribution across phases.
- Testing monitoring and indication devices.
- Simulating a mains failure (where possible) to verify system performance.
Additional UPS & Battery Service Options
Beyond core maintenance, we also provide:
- Semi-annual or quarterly UPS service visits.
- Emergency call-out ‘inclusive’ cover.
- Battery impedance testing for early fault detection.
- Annual load bank testing for capacity verification.
- Out-of-hours service visits for minimal disruption to your operations.
Let us do the Leg Work
Choosing the right UPS maintenance plan shouldn’t be complicated. Our experts will help you select cover that matches your operational needs, whether that’s annual servicing, quarterly testing, or full 24/7 emergency support. We also offer remote UPS monitoring, allowing faults to be detected instantly so corrective action can be taken before your business is impacted.
Contact Adept Power Solutions today to discuss a UPS maintenance package that keeps your backup power ready, your systems safe, and your business running without interruption.
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