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UPS as it is commonly known, stands for Uninterruptible Power Supply. A UPS is primarily used as a back up power source ( it consists of battery unit) for computers and computer networks to insure on-going operation in the event of a power failure.

In this article, i will explain you 7 tips which i personally use, for maintaining your UPS System. These tips can help you get more from your UPS ( in terms of life and performance).

1.) Check for the load capacity of the UPS and ensure that you are not overloading the UPS by plugging in heavy devices. For example, if your UPS is meant for a computer, do not plug in your refrigerator in the UPS. Overloading the UPS system can cause excess pressure on the battery and can even cause it to explode in worst case.

2.) Keep the UPS in a cool and dry place. This is very important, especially if you live in hot areas. Do not expose your UPS to direct sunlight. UPS systems work best when kept at a temperature of 25 degree Celsius.Do not expose the UPS to corrosive and flammable substances too.

3.) If you do not know about electronics, do not try to service your UPS yourself. You might actually do more damage than any good. Have a service engineer inspect and service the UPS once every six months or as per the recommendation from the UPS manufacturer.

4.) If you are dealing with a new UPS; its better to charge it for atleast 24 hours before using it. This helps with battery life. If you are dealing with an already “in-use” UPS, its a good idea to drain the battery once in 15 days and then again charging it completely.

5.) Ensure you have proper earthing in your house / office where the UPS is fitted. Improper earthing can cause electric shocks and even fire resulting due to short-circuit.

6.) Do not connect or disconnect battery terminals yourself ( this ties back to the point i mentioned in number 3). Batteries are the heart of UPS systems, ensure that you only allow an expert to handle them to avoid large bills incurred on later repairs.

7.) When the UPS is online ( i.e. when the power is consumed from UPS), ensure that you are monitoring the load on the UPS ( in case of a data centre). Switch off  / disconnect all the peripherals which are not necessary. Eg. Printers, Scanners etc. This helps in getting more backup from the UPS.

These were the tips i follow and recommend for getting more backup and performance from your UPS system. What are the other tips you recommend? Do mention in comments.

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