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VRF/VRV air conditioning explained
Variable refrigerant flow systems serve many rooms from shared outdoor units, adjusting capacity to demand.
By David Otieno 1 min
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Earthing and bonding for IT installations
Proper earthing protects people and equipment and lets surge protection work. It is easy to overlook and hard to fix later.
By David Otieno 1 min
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Solar plus battery backup for offices
Solar with batteries can cut energy costs and keep essential equipment running during outages — when sized for the real load.
By David Otieno 1 min
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Power quality problems and their symptoms
Flickering lights, random restarts and failed power supplies often point to power quality problems that can be measured and fixed.
By David Otieno 1 min
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Energy efficiency in server rooms
Consolidation, airflow management, sensible temperatures and efficient equipment cut energy use without risking reliability.
By David Otieno 1 min
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Online vs line-interactive UPS: choosing the right type
The UPS topology determines how well equipment is protected from unstable power. Match the type to the equipment and the supply.
By David Otieno 1 min
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HVAC maintenance schedules
Clean filters, coils and drains and periodic checks keep air conditioning efficient and prevent failures in hot seasons.
By David Otieno 1 min
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Surge protection for IT equipment
Surges from lightning and switching damage electronics. Layered protection at the board, the rack and data lines reduces the risk.
By David Otieno 1 min
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Generator and UPS working together
The UPS bridges the seconds until the generator starts; the generator carries the long outage. Getting the hand-off right takes planning.
By David Otieno 1 min
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Inverters vs UPS: what's the difference?
Both provide battery power during outages. They differ in transfer time, power conditioning and intended loads.
By David Otieno 1 min
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Cooling a small server room on a budget
Most small server rooms overheat because of how heat moves, not because the air conditioner is too small. Start with airflow.
By David Otieno 1 min
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