What is an uninterruptible power supply?

Read more about our editorial standards. An uninterruptible power supply, or UPS, is basically a surge protector, battery, and power inverter—which turns the battery’s stored energy into usable power—wrapped into one unit.

What is a 3-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS)?

A 3-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) plays a vital role in data centers, edge computing environments, or commercial or industrial applications where uptime and data integrity are critical.

Do I need a ups if I have a power outage?

If you have a lot of important data on a desktop computer, an external hard drive, or network-attached storage, you may need a UPS to prevent your drives from losing data in the event of a sudden power outage.

Does TSI power offer outdoor xups?

TSI Power's Outdoor XUPS series of rugged outdoor uninterruptible power supplies is the ideal way to supply backup power in extreme environments. TSI Power offers a comprehensive suite of accessories for the Outdoor XUPS. Mounting brackets, battery heaters, maintenance bypass switches, security solutions, and more are available.

Does Amazon basics standby UPS have a good battery capacity?

The Amazon Basics Standby UPS 600VA had a mediocre battery capacity: In our testing, we measured a 30-minute run time at a 20 W load and three minutes at a 300 W load. Plus, it has only eight outlets (four with battery backup), fewer than any of our picks.

Can you get through a household power outage?

Our other picks remain unchanged. Most people can get through a household power outage without much hassle. Chances are, by the time you find the spare flashlight batteries and break out the board games, your lights and television will already be back on.