Lead-acid batteries have traditionally been the preferred choice for critical power applications due to their reliability, cost-effectiveness, and robustness. Here are some factors to consider when comparing lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion batteries for critical power applications: Reliability: Lead-acid batteries are known for their robustness and long track record of reliable performance. They have been used...Continue Reading

We recently completed a complex job in Georgia for a customer with data center sites across the nation. Our Senior Project Engineer, Dave Mortimer and team worked to engineer a custom solution to utilize existing battery strings – saving the customer money and eliminating risk by replacing failing strings. There were many moving parts, locations....Continue Reading

During the installation process, Sure Power follows the manufacturer’s I and O requirements for Installation and Operation. We also follow IEEE standards as far as installation, installation certification and testing of battery systems and equipment. Our technicians are trained in OSHA 30, NFPA 70E qualified (as it relates to the UPS Battery industry) and participate in...Continue Reading

In the fourth video of our six part series, Dave Mortimer briefly discusses the Project Management work we do as a part of every Sure Power job. We handle your project from A to Z, crossing every T and dotting every I. It’s our job to make you look good – we LOVE details and...Continue Reading

There are a lot of details that go into product selection – based off the customers needs, a sense of urgency which dictates product lead time of what’s available, the other is the specifications and meeting the customer’s requirements whether it be runtime or budget. We have access to all the major manufacturers so we...Continue Reading

In the second video of our 6 part series, Dave Mortimer and Butch Bowen share some additional information about how Sure Power helps our customers with the Design for a new project. All projects begin with a site survey from a qualified engineer and project manager. This step is crucial to determine racking, battery and...Continue Reading

In this six-part series, we provide an overview of each of the ‘pieces’ of a project executed by Sure Power. There are many ways to approach a project; our tried and true methods, backed with 27 years of experience in the industry, prove that while anyone can claim excellence, Sure Power consistently delivers day in...Continue Reading

25 years calls for a celebration! We are excited to debut this video highlighting our team and services. “Loyalty, hard work, and dedication guides every aspect of our business,” said Paul Merrick, Founder and CEO of Sure Power. “When I started this business in 1994, I never imagined it could have grown into what it...Continue Reading

Robert DeLauter, PE with contributions from Steve Keeney Consider this: you have a solid preventive maintenance program for your Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) System’s Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) batteries. They are inspected twice yearly; all data is reviewed and a detailed report is sent with recommendations. The last report you received informed you the...Continue Reading