Listen, in this episode of DC Power Hour, Allen is joined by Nick Fortune and Mike Vest of HOPPECKE Batteries Inc. as they discuss power outages, threats to the grid, and more with Ryan Wallace and Lucas Berndt from Eagle Eye Power Solutions. Episode Highlights 5:09 – My feeling is that the grid is overextended. […]
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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 […]
Join Allen from the Battery Blarney duo on this episode of DC Power Hour as he welcomes back industry expert Al Warner and introduces Ryan Wallace, a new team member at Eagle Eye and first-time guest. Together, they dive into the timely topic of power outages, breaking down the causes and sharing their valuable industry […]
In this episode of DC Power Hour, the Battery Blarney Duo delve into the topic of ground fault testing, welcoming special guest Ron Dickinson who shares his experiences with ground faults on his installations. They discuss the nuances of ground faults, distinguishing them from short circuits, and explore techniques to mitigate issues such as corrosion […]
The Financial Case for Battery and Power System Upgrades When you look up the definition of ROI (Return on Investment) on the Web, the definition is quite clear: “Return on investment (ROI) is a ratio between net profit (over a period) and cost of investment (resulting from an investment of some resources at a point […]
Reducing Risk and Cost Through Intelligent Battery Monitoring Continuous battery monitoring can help the user achieve all these things Note: In standby battery systems the terms “cell”, “monobloc” (“bloc”) and “unit” refer to an individual unit within a “battery”, which may be made up of anything from 4 x 12 volt blocs to several hundred […]
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 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 […]
The Battery Blarney Duo continue their discussion with Andrew on the challenges and opportunities facing the DC power industry. They discuss the role of standards in promoting innovation and interoperability, the need for improved energy storage technologies, and the potential for micro-grids to provide resiliency in the face of extreme weather events. They also talk […]
In this episode, the guys talk about how batteries have always been a critical part of the telecom infrastructure and can be found in many different types of telecom equipment. They provide backup power and support to essential systems during an outage or emergency situation. Most substations have some kind of telecom element to them. […]
In this episode, the Battery Blarney Duo, George and Allen, discuss the challenges of battery warranty and why battery maintenance is important. Many battery problems can be attributed to a lack of maintenance, as well as other things like operating temperature, how long they are on a shelf before put into use, the way the […]
The Battery Blarney Duo welcomes Al Warner to talk about the unreliability of the electric grid. The electric grid is one of the most important infrastructure elements in the United States. It’s a system of interconnected power plants and transmission lines that delivers electricity to homes and businesses. The grid is also one of the […]
Stand-by power installations are a crucial part of any business or facility. They provide emergency power during outages, ensuring that critical systems keep running. However, many businesses and facilities are finding that the quality of their stand-by power installations is declining. What’s causing this decline, and what can be done to improve the situation? The […]
The Battery Blarney duo of George and Allen welcome Fran Losey, a critical power and power quality professional who has a disciplined military background. His specialties include critical power systems, power distribution, power quality, battery systems, battery monitoring, and advanced analysis of battery systems for risk reduction and lifecycle management. To many, the battery is […]
The world is changing – is our electrical grid prepared to handle it? In this episode of DC Power Hour, George, Allen and the guys acknowledge the anniversary of the Texas power outage last February by discussing how extreme weather and the stress on the power grid affects everyone. From extreme weather events to the […]
In today’s episode, we talk about UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) applications and improvements that can be made based on seasoned expertise from George and Allen. The Battery Blarney duo talks about how UPS systems were initially used and the pitfalls of using them over the years. They talk about the problems with the batteries, the […]
In this episode’s Battery Blarney segment, George and Allen talk about their take on innovative technology that is shaking up the industry. They discuss information about innovation in the battery world from valve regulated lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion batteries. They also share their opinion on the importance of recycling these batteries and the charging system. […]
In this episode of the DC Power Hour podcast, we learn about equipment redundancy. In the Battery Blarney segment, industry experts George Pedersen and Allan Byrne explain what it is, why it is important, and what applications it pertains to. They discuss their experience in the telecom industry and the evolution from redundant chargers to […]
In this episode’s Battery Blarney segment, George and Allen talk about why Battery Monitoring is important. They discuss artificial intelligence, or machine learning, and the new role it plays in replicating the work of battery technicians. Routine maintenance is a must for success. We continue the conversation with industry expert Nigel Scott who offers an […]
In this episode, we talk about the effect of the pandemic on the DC power industry with George and Allen. The two experts share how the pandemic has hit the industry in different ways. They talk about the supply chain and cost maintenance as two of the many things that have been affected by the […]
In the first section of this episode, George and Allen discuss the importance of battery maintenance. They talk about the problems they have seen due to a lack of maintenance, and how catastrophic it can be. The costs due to the battery failure can reach millions of dollars. Lives could be lost potentially. But there […]