Eaton UPS Blog

Wednesday 27th of May 2026 · Jane Smith

How to Test a Switch with a Multimeter: A Practical Guide for Facility Repairs (Not Theory)

A practical, step-by-step checklist for facility technicians and maintenance staff on testing switches with a multimeter, covering scenarios where a bad switch is suspected in power systems like a UPS bypass.

Wednesday 27th of May 2026 · Jane Smith

The Admin Buyer's Guide to Eaton UPS: Power Protection Without the Headaches

A practical, step-by-step guide from an experienced admin buyer on how to select, size, and purchase an Eaton UPS system for your office or data center, avoiding common pitfalls.

Tuesday 26th of May 2026 · Jane Smith

When Your UPS Isn't Enough: What I Learned About Power Protection the Hard Way

A quality manager's perspective on why Eaton UPS systems are critical for mission-critical applications, with real-world examples and insights on avoiding common power protection mistakes.

Tuesday 26th of May 2026 · Jane Smith

eaton-ups vs. Generator for Home Backup: A Critical Power Pro's Honest Take

An honest comparison between an Eaton UPS and a portable generator for home offices and critical electronics, based on real-world mistakes with battery chargers and backup power.

Monday 25th of May 2026 · Jane Smith

Single Phase VFD vs 3 Phase UPS: What an Admin Buyer Learned the Hard Way

A real-world comparison of single phase VFDs and 3 phase UPS systems from an admin buyer's perspective. Learn when to choose each, based on actual procurement experience and common pitfalls.

Monday 25th of May 2026 · Jane Smith

UPS Selection for Data Centers: It's Not a One-Size-Fits-All Decision (And Why Comparing APC vs Eaton UPS Misses the Point)

Choosing the right UPS for a data center or industrial facility isn't about picking a brand. It's about matching the technology to your specific critical load profile. This guide breaks down the key scenarios—high-density compute, legacy equipment, and variable loads—to help you avoid costly oversizing or undersizing.

Friday 22nd of May 2026 · Jane Smith

Eaton UPS vs APC: I Chose Wrong Twice Before I Learned This

After two costly mistakes buying UPS systems, I learned the hard way when Eaton beats APC, when it doesn't, and why the 93PM changed everything for my data center.

Friday 22nd of May 2026 · Jane Smith

How I learned to stop worrying and specify a real Eaton UPS (the 9355 manual was just the start)

A quality manager's story about specifying Eaton UPS systems, learning from misjudgments about documentation, and why small customers deserve real power protection solutions.

Friday 22nd of May 2026 · Jane Smith

I Fought the Plug and the Plug Won—My Travel Adapter Procurement Disaster

A procurement pro's honest look at why the cheapest travel adapter plug or power strip with a long cord can cost you more than money. From universal wall sockets to specific American adapter to UK types, here's what I learned.

Friday 22nd of May 2026 · Jane Smith

Why Your 'Long Life' Battery Isn’t Living Up to the Hype: A Quality Inspector’s Checklist for Start-Stop, Solar, and Storage Systems

A practical quality inspection checklist for evaluating high capacity batteries (lithium, sodium, rechargeable cells) used in start-stop systems, energy storage, and renewable energy applications.