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<DIV><SPAN class=699592423-02042003><FONT face=Verdana size=2>My organization is
in a growth phase right now and within the next year will find ourselves having
outgrown our current 16KVa Symmetra. We have comissioned an electrical
engineer to make a recommendation as to what is required to install a new 130Kva
Liebert nPower UPS along with a generator.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=699592423-02042003><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Our current plan
is to purchase the UPS with a minimal amount of battery, approximately 15min
worth; just enough to get the generator running. Is this the better way to
go? Or should we consider more battery? What is everyone's
experience with the Liebert line of products? Any kudos or gripes?
Our electrical engineer also recommended that we purchase a Generac generator
and transfer switch. Any experiences with that
company?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=699592423-02042003><FONT face=Verdana size=2>He also is
strongly opposed to us purchasing a natural gas generator which seemed like a
shoe-in for us. We have natual gas facilities and didn't want to hassel
with the diesel maintenance problems. Is a natual gas generator something
that we should consider?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=699592423-02042003><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Additionally he
recommneded that we place the HVAC and lighting upstream from the UPS and use
some sort of junction box to supply both the UPS load and the HVAC. How do
you "big guys" do it? Here is a link to the diagram that he gave us
today. Your thoughts are appreciated!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Dan Lockwood</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Microsoft Certified
Professional</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT face=Verdana size=2>CompTIA Network+
Certified</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><FONT face=Verdana size=2>Cisco Certified Network
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