Battery Testing
The Importance of Battery Testing
Most backup power systems rely on batteries to provide enough electricity for reliable performance during outages. With regular battery testing services, you can help prevent failures, removing any worry that your systems will not work when needed. RW: KROON, a top battery testing, offers services with strict standards that ensure your equipment is compliant, efficient, and ready to perform.
Backup power systems are needed in any business, and regular battery testing is a must to ensure yours is dependable. At RW: KROON, we can help you ensure that your backup batteries are in the best condition so your business operations continuously receive power.
Our Approach to Battery Testing
At RW: KROON, we offer complete, comprehensive battery testing services: safety gear, specialized service tools, and skilled technicians specializing in backup systems.
We work following the CSA-Z462 and NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. At RW: KROON, we carefully carry out, evaluate, and document every aspect of your battery’s performance and safety, ensuring it meets top industry standards.
From our services, you can expect:
- Tailored Services
- Safety and Compliance
- Thorough Evaluations
- Detailed Documentation
What is battery testing and why is it important for backup power systems?
Battery testing is a diagnostic process used to assess the condition, capacity, and reliability of batteries in backup power systems such as UPS systems, emergency lighting, and standby generators. Batteries degrade over time due to age, temperature, charge cycles, and environmental conditions — often without visible signs of deterioration. Regular testing ensures your backup power systems will perform as expected when they are needed most, preventing costly failures during outages or emergencies.
What battery testing services does RW Electric provide?
RW Electric: A Division of KROON provides comprehensive battery testing services including individual cell testing, internal resistance testing, load bank testing, capacity testing, and full UPS system performance testing. Each test is designed to give a complete picture of your battery system’s health and remaining service life, allowing you to plan replacements proactively rather than reactively.
What types of backup power systems does RW Electric test?
RW Electric tests batteries and backup power systems across a wide range of applications including Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), DC control power systems, emergency lighting batteries, standby generator starting batteries, and large-scale valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) and flooded cell battery banks used in industrial and utility applications.
What is load bank testing and when is it needed?
Load bank testing involves applying a controlled electrical load to a backup power system to verify that it can deliver its rated capacity under real operating conditions. It is the most definitive way to confirm that a UPS or generator system will perform correctly during an actual outage. RW Electric recommends load bank testing as part of any comprehensive battery and backup power maintenance program, particularly for mission-critical facilities.
How often should backup batteries be tested?
Industry best practices and standards such as IEEE 1188 and IEEE 450 recommend annual capacity testing for most battery systems, with more frequent inspections for aging or high-criticality systems. RW Electric can assess your battery inventory and recommend a testing and replacement schedule appropriate for your facility’s risk profile and operational requirements.
What happens if a battery fails testing?
If testing reveals that a battery or battery bank has deteriorated below acceptable performance thresholds, RW Electric will provide a detailed report of the findings along with recommendations for replacement or remediation. Proactive replacement based on test results is far less disruptive and costly than an unplanned failure during an actual power outage.
Where does RW Electric provide battery testing services?
RW Electric: A Division of KROON provides battery testing services throughout Kingston and Eastern Ontario, and through the BCES Global network of subsidiary companies, across the rest of North America.
How do I arrange battery testing with RW Electric?
Contact RW Electric at 613-634-2341 or through the request form at rwelectric.com. Our team will assess your backup power systems and provide a testing plan tailored to your equipment and facility requirements.
Do You Need Battery Testing Services?
Protect your operations from unexpected power disruptions with RW: KROON’s reliable battery testing services. With decades of experience, we’re committed to keeping your backup systems ready to run at peak performance when
called upon.
Contact KROON at 613.634.2341 today for a consultation!
