An In-Depth Look at How Air Scrubbers Work

An air scrubber is a stand-alone machine that does not hook up to any ducting… so, how does it work? Air scrubbers suck in air and then use a series of filters to clean the air before pushing it back out so it recirculates throughout a space. Thus, offering an effective way to improve air quality. A negative air machine …

The Importance of Load Bank Testing for Commercial Generators

Load bank testing is a form of preventative maintenance for commercial generators. It offers a way to correctly assess the necessary operational performance and battery autonomy of the uninterruptible power supply (UPS). What is uninterruptible power supply (UPS)? The UPS is the go-between for a standby diesel generator, or alternative power source, and protected loads. Most rely on their inverter …

Emergency Cooling Options in South Florida

From power outages to natural disasters, emergency cooling options in South Florida are essential to keep your business up and running no matter what.  Without the right precautions in place, an unexpected disaster can continue to damage your business long after the storm comes to a halt. For instance, 23 days after Hurricane Katrina, ¼ of Louisiana’s customers remained without …

5 Signs Your Business Could Benefit from Negative Air Machines

A negative air machine is a portable filtration system tasked with actively removing contaminants from the air in a sealed environment. HEPPA-filtered machines provide the highest efficiency, with 99.97%+ capture efficiency for 0.3 micron particles. Industries and applications served by our negative air machines include: Sporting events Healthcare facilities Hotels Offices and warehouses Locations undergoing renovations or construction, as well …

5 Reasons Portable AC Units Offer an Ideal Solution for Healthcare Facilities

Portable air-conditioning units are commonly used in healthcare facilities, from large-scale hospitals to privately owned and operated doctor offices. In addition, portable AC units or spot coolers are often employed in emergency situations when the central AC system cuts out. Also, they can be used as a supplemental cooling method to cool off areas that get hotter than other parts …

How to Regulate and Monitor a Secure Server Room

The security of your server room is crucial in its ability to function properly and keep your business up and running. There’s the technical side of securing your servers, but there’s a physical side to it as well. Here are some of our favorite tips to keep your server room physically safe from intruders, humidity, and heat. 5 Monitoring Tips …

Do You Need Primary Cooling Solutions or Supplemental Spot Cooling?

A primary cooling solution is the main system used to cool an entire building, while supplemental cooling offers a room-by-room solution via a portable spot cooler. Just about every building benefits from a primary cooling method, but supplemental cooling options are common too. Say for instance, you have a server room that needs to be kept cool 24/7 but you …

3 Drawbacks to Using a Split System AC to Cool Office Data Centers

Split system air conditioners are not always the best option for office data centers because they are expensive, extensive to install, and often prohibited by lease agreements. What is a Split System AC? A split air conditioner includes two main components: an outdoor unit and an indoor unit—both of which must be interconnected through a series of pipes. The outdoor …

How to Reduce Costs of Cooling Data Centers

From adding portable cooling systems to staying on top of server room temperature control, here are several things you can do to reduce the cost of cooling your data center. Servers, hard drives and other technical office equipment are commonly stored in a separate data center with unique temperature requirements. It is not uncommon for small and medium-size businesses to …

Portable Cooling is Great for Emergencies, But That’s Not All

Portable cooling is often regarded as an emergency solution for businesses, but the truth is that it offers so much more than that. Portable cooling can be equally advantageous for long-term use and planned maintenance. Allow us to explain. Planned maintenance occurs every so often and often involves turning off the central AC system. During this time, portable cooling can …