Supplemental and After Hours Cooling for Server Rooms
Your portable air conditioning company can provide portable AC units for supplemental cooling in times when your office building shuts the cooling systems off after normal business hours. Having supplemental cooling systems in place will keep your servers cool and will keep after hour employees comfortable.
You will need to calculate exactly how many BTU's will be needed to replace the system that has been turned off. The easiest way would be to find out what size unit (in BTU's) runs normally. If you have a 5 ton unit (60,000 BTU), then you would need to have the same size unit as a supplemental unit that will be turned on after hours and on weekends. Having a good backup air conditioning unit is also a good way to avoid costly server crashes due to extreme heat.
Internet-enabled Thermostats
Another good investment would be an Internet-enabled thermostat. Companies are now integrating thermostats with the World Wide Web. You can install the thermostats in your server room, and configure and monitor them using a standard web browser on any desktop or laptop computer from anywhere in the world. Web-enabled thermostats are compatible with most HVAC systems and portable AC units, and offers all of the typical features required for control and energy management in light commercial applications.
So having supplemental portable AC units on hand, and the ability to control the temperature settings from anywhere, is a huge advantage for IT managers and facility managers that need more control of their cooling systems. The backup units can also be deployed in other areas of the building if needed, as they are portable, and can be rolled into another room and connected very easily.
Proper sizing for portable AC units is one of the most important steps in determining your supplemental cooling plan. Speaking with an expert that specializes in portable air conditioning is the best way to determine the proper size, voltage and placement for the supplemental cooling unit. Building a good relationship with a local portable AC company will insure that you get a quick response when emergency service is needed.
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