Eaton UPS Blog

Tuesday 11th of August 2026 · Rebecca Sloan

Why I Stopped Ignoring Small Power Problems: An Eaton UPS Specialist's View

An emergency power specialist explains why a small Eaton 5S1500LCD UPS, a Milwaukee battery charger issue, or a bad outlet deserves the same attention as an Eaton 9155 UPS installation.

Monday 10th of August 2026 · Rebecca Sloan

Eaton UPS Mistakes Cost Me $12,000: Power Protection Lessons

After eight years and $12,000 in power protection mistakes, a veteran shares hard-learned lessons on Eaton UPS sizing, Eaton Tripp Lite comparisons, panel surge protection, and battery charger mistakes—plus the checklist he uses now.

Monday 10th of August 2026 · Rebecca Sloan

Why Your UPS Batteries Die Early (And What It Really Costs Your Business)

UPS batteries failing before their rated life isn't usually the UPS's fault. After 5 years of managing power protection purchases, I've learned what really kills them—cheap chargers, solar experiments, and untested switches. Here's what it costs and how we fixed it.

Friday 7th of August 2026 · Rebecca Sloan

Eaton UPS Comparison: 9395P vs. 9135 — A Total Cost of Ownership View

A cost-driven comparison of the Eaton 9395P UPS and Eaton 9135 UPS, looking at total cost of ownership including efficiency, maintenance, batteries, and generator infrastructure.

Friday 7th of August 2026 · Rebecca Sloan

Eaton UPS Powerware Battery Questions: FAQs From a Maintenance Guy Who Learned the Hard Way

Eaton UPS Powerware battery FAQs: how to check battery voltage with multimeter, what high capacity Eaton UPS systems need, and why an Arlo Pro 2 battery charger doesn't belong in a UPS closet.

Thursday 6th of August 2026 · Rebecca Sloan

Why the Cheapest Eaton UPS Is Usually the Most Expensive (8 Years of Mistakes)

A facilities engineer explains why buying the cheapest Eaton UPS, a diesel generator on sale, or a portable generator with the wrong electric socket can cost far more than the price tag.

Wednesday 5th of August 2026 · Rebecca Sloan

How to Choose PLC I/O Modules: 3 Scenarios for Analog, Digital, and Ethernet Inputs

Choosing PLC I/O modules isn't a one-size-fits-all decision. A quality manager walks through three real scenarios—retrofit, new panels, and high-cycle outputs—and explains why total cost matters more than module price.

Wednesday 5th of August 2026 · Rebecca Sloan

I Bought a 'Cheap' UPS to Save $1,440. It Cost Us $860 More and Three Weeks of Risk

A procurement manager breaks down six years of power protection purchases—why the cheapest UPS option wasn't cheaper, how a Reliance transfer switch kit changed the budget, and why 'eaton 1000va ups' searches only tell half the story.

Wednesday 5th of August 2026 · Rebecca Sloan

Your Eaton UPS Didn't Fail. The Transfer Switch Did—and Nobody Checked.

A quality manager in the power protection industry reveals why UPS 'failures' during outages are almost always transfer switch problems, how to test contact resistance with a multimeter, and what to check before your next outage.

Tuesday 4th of August 2026 · Rebecca Sloan

Backup Power Buying Checklist: What a Quality Inspector Checks Before You Order

A practical checklist for evaluating UPS systems, solar inverters, and generator transfer switches. Written by a quality inspector who reviews specs before every order ships.