In a data centre, you have a great deal of sensitive electrical equipment, high power requirements, and a constant need for growth. Your responsibility is to stay running even when the power grid goes down. To support your needs, load banks are indispensable pieces of equipment that can safeguard your assets.
By allowing you to test equipment as if it has a full electrical load, load banks give you the valuable feedback you need to keep your data centre expanding and running, even when the power goes out. Find out how below.
What is a Load Bank?
Load banks are used for electrical testing. Essentially, they apply a full load of electricity to a piece of equipment as a test. It’s the only way to practically replicate use conditions for many pieces of electrical equipment.Why Do We Need a Load Bank?
At a data centre, load banks are essential equipment that allow you to offer more reliable services and grow your offerings. Load bank testing is a common practice at data centres. You can use load banks to test your:- Server racks
- Backup power systems
- UPS systems
- HVAC systems
- Bus tracks
- Tap offs
- Power distribution units
- Remote power panels
- And more