In this episode of DC Power Hour host Allen Byrne is joined by DC power experts Lucas Berndt and Ryan Wallace to discuss our aging DC power infrastructure, focusing on under-funding, skill shortages, and maintenance challenges. They explore real-world outages and the urgent need for infrastructure upgrades and skilled tradespeople. Episode Highlights 5:33 – They […]
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In this episode Allen hosts Pete DeMar, who has over 40 years of experience in the stationary battery industry, and Ryan Wallace, Market Development Manager for Eagle Eye Power Solutions. They explore the critical topic of battery room safety, covering key precautions and best practices to prevent hazards. The expert panel discusses essential safety measures, […]
In this episode Allen hosts Pete DeMar, who has over 40 years of experience in the stationary battery industry, shares his background and expertise in battery failure analysis. Al Warner, with an equally impressive history of involvement in batteries, also shares his experiences in the military and the UPS industry, highlighting his learning journey and […]
In this episode of DC Power Hour, Allen along with special guests Al Warner and Fran Losey discuss how AI growth, along with data center growth and the required electrification, affect the powering infrastructure. Episode Highlights 06:03 – Do you agree with me when I say that the politicians are those that try to enforce these laws […]
Battery Education Provider Transforms the Training Landscape by bringing In-Person Courses to Select US Cities MEQUON, Wis., June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Eagle Eye University (EEU), a leader in professional battery education and division of Eagle Eye Power Solutions, has developed a way to effectively reach local Utility customers by taking its best-in-class battery training directly to students through […]
Brush Up on the Power Calculations That Matter This presentation will look at charger and battery sizing, DC Voltage drop, hydrogen gassing, temperature compensation and some other useful calculations and formulae that will help battery backed power system integrators, installers, users and maintainers preform their tasks correctly. Related Tech Note Calculating ROI on an Infrastructure […]
For this episode of DC Power Hour, we brought in another expert who’s powerful in his field, Marketing Guru Jay Schwedelson. Jay joins one of the Battery Blarney brothers, Allen Byrne, for a conversation across industries on generating demand by offering authentic and FREE thought leadership. Comparing the value of being a source of authoritative […]
Battery monitoring has been around for a while. This author first got interested in the subject in the early 1990s when Albér came out with a device that measured the internal DC resistance of a battery cell/unit. To me, this was a giant step forward in battery maintenance. After all, with the advent of Valve-Regulated […]
All too often, stationary batteries are purchased many months before they are destined to be put into service and they are put in temporary storage. This storage can be either away from or at the installation location. Also, sometimes batteries are installed at their intended location but are not connected to the charging system. This […]
Realistic Battery Life Stationary batteries of all chemistries are usually rated in watts or Ampere-hours (Ah) which indicates the amount of power (current) that can be delivered over a period of time. These ratings are dependent upon operating temperature and depth of discharge. They are also rated in terms of expected years of useful service […]
Milwaukee-Based Critical Power Solutions Company’s CEO Chosen by Peers for Excellence in Leadership MEQUON, WI, November 3, 2023 (Newswire.com) – Ryan Sberna has been named the recipient of a 2023 Impact Award by Vistage, the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses. The Impact Award recognizes the remarkable development and achievement […]
So, welcome back to another episode of DC Power Hour with one of our internal subject matter experts, Patrick McElwee from our Portable Testing inside sales division. Pat talks about some of the handheld battery testing products that he works with on a daily basis and sells to customers and what customers are looking for. […]
The Battery Blarney Duo is back together again after a few months with a very special guest, Jeff Donato from H2Scan, author of the article, “A Primer on the Codes and Standards Governing Battery Safety and Compliance”. One of the subjects of this podcast is one that’s often overlooked, and that’s hydrogen detection and ventilation […]
Meet Chad, “The Load Bank Killer” Teichmiller, our inside sales load bank guru. He’s been on board at Eagle Eye Power Solutions for a couple years now and is up to speed with all the technical aspects of load bank testing. In this episode, Chad will share a number of features and benefits of AC […]
Industry-leading stationary battery educator enhances course offering with addition of IEEE certificates for continuing education and professional development. MEQUON, WI, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Eagle Eye University (EEU), a leading institution in professional battery education and division of Eagle Eye Power Solutions, has been officially recognized as an approved provider of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Hours […]
Strengthening Community Through a Life-Saving Blood Drive Making communities powerful is Eagle Eye Power Solutions’ passion! What better way to make people powerful than with the life-sustaining gift of blood. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood or platelets. This July, Eagle Eye welcomed back Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin for its annual […]
Industry leader in critical DC power solutions makes a key hire and realigns sales team for greater North American coverage. MEQUON, WI, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In order to better serve growing customer demand, Eagle Eye Power Solutions has recently made multiple personnel moves across its sales department. Highlighted by the recent hiring of an Eastern […]
In this episode of the DC Power Hour David and Allen introduce the Power Solutions sales team, including Brian, Luke, and Andrew. They discuss the evolution of the utility market and customer issues. Luke emphasizes the growing adoption of permanent 24/7 monitoring and the importance of better understanding and interpreting data. Brian mentions that utilities […]
In this episode the Battery Blarney Duo talk about a great topic once again, the Battcon 2023 recap. We’ve been waiting a few weeks to discuss this as George has been traveling, doing some training around North America. He’s back and in studio with us along with Allen and Chris joining in so sit back […]
In this episode, the Battery Blarney Duo of Alan and George are joined by their longtime friend and colleague at times, Dan Lambert. These gentlemen definitely have their finger on the pulse of the industry and can shed some light on the really interesting topic of codes and standards. Episode Highlights 04:40 – Not […]
DC Power industry leader lands Brian Jurkiewicz to manage the company’s accelerated growth and demand. MEQUON, WI, February 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On a continued trajectory of rapid growth, Eagle Eye Power Solutions sought a proven sales leader to take on the recently increased demand. An accomplished National Sales Manager for global commercial plumbing leader, Bradley Corporation, Brian Jurkiewicz was an ideal fit, […]
The Battery Blarney Duo are joined by industry experts Al Warner and Dan Lambert to discuss lead acid, lithium, nickel cadmium and other prominent battery chemistries and their proper applications. They discuss the pros and cons of these popular chemistries as well as the prospect of other interesting options, like that of zinc manganese. The […]
Eagle Eye University, a subsidiary of Eagle Eye Power Solutions, continues to meet the ongoing demand for product and software training in the industry. MEQUON, WI, December 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The number of training options available has never been greater. Adjusting to the “new normal” post-Covid business environment means that while professionals are happy to get […]
The world is rapidly becoming more and more reliant on technology. We rely on technology for communication, commerce, and so much more. One of the most important aspects of our technological infrastructure is the stationary battery. Stationary batteries are used to provide backup power or continuous power to a facility. The Battery Blarney Duo, George […]