Which UPS to use (use use use)

[Doomed]

Do work at local care home, after recent power cut they are after UPS units for thier air mattresses (the sort that prevent bed sores).
Any suggestions? All the ones I can find seem to be aimed at IT uses.
They are also after a back up for the electrical supplies to the gas boilers for the hot water and central heating - not sure how feasible that would be as there are several pumps to operate as well. Apparently they have been told that a back up generator is out of the question for their site.

 

[HandySparks]

First task will be to stick a clamp meter on the various loads and find out how much current they're pulling. Then ask the user how long they want the UPS to hold up for.

 

[static zap]

( Invest in backup systems rarely used)
-or emergency procedure !
to cope with No power = Not enough staff + broken automated systems !

 

[Pete999]

Do work at local care home, after recent power cut they are after UPS units for thier air mattresses (the sort that prevent bed sores).
Any suggestions? All the ones I can find seem to be aimed at IT uses.
They are also after a back up for the electrical supplies to the gas boilers for the hot water and central heating - not sure how feasible that would be as there are several pumps to operate as well. Apparently they have been told that a back up generator is out of the question for their site.

Emerson Chloride UPS Partner | Adept Power Solutions - http://adeptpower.co.uk/ups-partners/emerson-chloride-ups-reseller?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvqXHheKK1gIVBLftCh1DAAXrEAAYASAAEgLKXvD_BwE
Give them a call with all the info and they may be able to help, always helped me out and the customer service was good.

 

[Andy-1960]

I've used a company called Riello Ups Power supplies, uninterrupted power supply | Ups power supply by Riello UPS - http://www.riello-ups.co.uk/ always found them very helpful.

 

[DPG]

Could be expensive if they want to run things for several hours - how come they can't have a generator?

 

[Pete999]

Could be expensive if they want to run things for several hours - how come they can't have a generator?

Unless you have a "no break" set up you will never get a guaranteed supply. For that you will need a Standby Generator as well as the UPs.

 

[DPG]

Unless you have a "no break" set up you will never get a guaranteed supply. For that you will need a Standby Generator as well as the UPs.

Agree. But if it's for air flow mattresses then a minute or two for the generator to start up shouldn't be a problem.

 

[telectrix]

care home near to us has a standby genny. why can't yours?