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Surge Protection for Commercial Buildings in Atlanta: What Your UPS Alone Cannot Stop
September 23, 2026 · Tyler Harvey | Owner of The Power Place

Surge Protection for Commercial Buildings in Atlanta: What Your UPS Alone Cannot Stop

A UPS and a surge protector solve different problems. Here is what transient voltage surges actually do to commercial equipment, why Atlanta facilities face above-average exposure, and how to build a complete protection strategy.

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When to Replace UPS Batteries: A Practical Guide for Facility Managers
September 16, 2026 · Tyler Harvey | Owner of The Power Place

When to Replace UPS Batteries: A Practical Guide for Facility Managers

A UPS with a failing battery still shows a green light. Here is how to know when your batteries actually need replacement, what professional testing involves, and why the quality of replacement batteries matters more than most people realize.

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UPS Systems for Manufacturing Facilities in Georgia: Protecting PLCs, VFDs, and Production Lines
August 25, 2026 · Tyler Harvey | Owner of The Power Place

UPS Systems for Manufacturing Facilities in Georgia: Protecting PLCs, VFDs, and Production Lines

Manufacturing facilities in Georgia face power quality challenges that office buildings do not — motor-start voltage sags, VFD harmonic distortion, and harsh operating environments. Here is how to protect PLCs, SCADA systems, and communication infrastructure without overbuilding.

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UPS and Power Protection for Data Centers in Atlanta: What the Standards Require and How to Get There
August 12, 2026 · Tyler Harvey | Owner of The Power Place

UPS and Power Protection for Data Centers in Atlanta: What the Standards Require and How to Get There

Atlanta is one of the Southeast's fastest-growing data center markets. Here is what Uptime Institute Tier standards require for power protection, why online double-conversion is non-negotiable for critical loads, and how to size UPS systems for redundancy and runtime.

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UPS Systems for Healthcare Facilities Atlanta
July 23, 2026 · Tyler Harvey | Owner of The Power Place

UPS Systems for Healthcare Facilities Atlanta

Healthcare electrical loads are classified by NFPA 99 into life safety, critical, and equipment branches. Each has distinct requirements for transfer time, UPS topology, and maintenance documentation. Here is what facilities in Atlanta and across Georgia need to know.

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The Commercial UPS Maintenance Checklist: What to Inspect, When to Replace Batteries, and When to Call for Service
July 15, 2026 · Tyler Harvey | Owner of The Power Place

The Commercial UPS Maintenance Checklist: What to Inspect, When to Replace Batteries, and When to Call for Service

A UPS that has not been maintained is not a backup. Here is a practical monthly, quarterly, and annual inspection schedule for commercial UPS systems, along with battery replacement timing and signs that warrant a service call.

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The Hidden Cost of Power Quality Problems in Atlanta Commercial Office Buildings
June 23, 2026 · Tyler Harvey | Owner of The Power Place

The Hidden Cost of Power Quality Problems in Atlanta Commercial Office Buildings

Unexplained equipment failures, nuisance breaker trips, and servers that reboot without warning are rarely hardware problems — they are power quality problems. Atlanta office buildings face above-average risk from storm-season transients, aging wiring, and HVAC harmonics. Here is what it is actually costing you, and how to fix it.

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What a Power Line Monitoring Report Actually Tells You (And What to Do Next)
June 23, 2026 · Tyler Harvey | Owner of The Power Place

What a Power Line Monitoring Report Actually Tells You (And What to Do Next)

Most facilities never know they have a power quality problem until something fails. A professional power line monitoring assessment captures every voltage sag, surge, transient, and harmonic event on your lines - and delivers two reports that tell you exactly what to do next. Here is how to read them.

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UPS System Maintenance in Atlanta: What Facility Managers Need to Know
March 20, 2026 · Tyler Harvey | Owner of The Power Place

UPS System Maintenance in Atlanta: What Facility Managers Need to Know

Learn how often to service your UPS, what a professional maintenance visit includes, and why Atlanta facility managers trust factory-trained technicians for critical power systems.

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How to Choose a UPS System for Your Atlanta Data Center or Medical Facility
March 17, 2026 · Tyler Harvey | Owner of The Power Place

How to Choose a UPS System for Your Atlanta Data Center or Medical Facility

A practical guide to UPS selection: single-phase vs. three-phase, kVA sizing, topology options, and what to ask your vendor before buying.

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Power Protection for Southeast Businesses: Building a Layered Strategy Against Outages
March 14, 2026 · Tyler Harvey | Owner of The Power Place

Power Protection for Southeast Businesses: Building a Layered Strategy Against Outages

Georgia businesses face real outage risk from storms and aging grid infrastructure. Here is how to build a layered power protection strategy for true resilience.

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