We want an uninterrupted power supply for both our house and business because it is a basic necessity of our time.
Fluctuations in the power supply disturb our work, and they can also damage our electronic devices.
There are two popular options to get an uninterrupted power supply and save our devices: stabilizers and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
In this blog post, we are going to explore the features, benefits, and advantages of both options, and we will help you make an informed decision regarding which power backup solution will be best for you.
What is a stabilizer?
Stabilizers work is to regulate the voltage fluctuation in the power supply. They ensure a stable voltage output by acting as a buffer between the main power source and the connected devices.
Stabilizers are used to protect devices like refrigerators, air conditioners, and televisions at home from voltage surges, sags, and spikes. In industries and factories, the stabilizer is used for furnace equipment, machinery, and other equipment.
Stabilizers give you immediate voltage corrections and can handle a wide range of input voltages.
Stabilizer Benefits
- It protects sensitive electronic devices from voltage surges, sags, and spikes.
- It increases the life span of the devices with a stable power supply.
- Easy to install
- Easy to operate
- Easy to maintain
- Less costly than UPS
What is UPS?
UPS, or uninterruptible power supply, is a device that acts as a power backup solution. It not only stabilises the voltage but also acts as a source of power during outages.
The UPS has a battery that is continuously charging, and the main power supply is available. Whenever the power supply is off, the UPS acts as the backup power supply. This prevents connected devices from shutting down and provides a stable power supply.
UPS Benefits
- It acts as a backup power supply.
- Gives you enough time to save our work and shut down devices
- Prevent voltage fluctuations
- Best for devices that require uninterrupted power supplies like computers, servers, and medical devices.
Comparing stabilizers and UPS
Before you choose between stabilizers and UPS, you need to consider many factors, like your budget, how important a stable power supply is for your devices, and your setup requirements.
Let’s take into consideration all the factors and compare them.
| Stabilizer | UPS |
Backup capacity Stabilizers: Stabilizers only take care of voltage fluctuations; they don’t provide any power backup for power outages.
| Backup capacity UPS: A UPS has a battery in it and can give power backup for a few minutes to several hours, depending on the capacity of its battery and the load of the devices.
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Application Stabilizers: Stabilizers are used for home devices and electronic devices in factories and industries to protect them from damage due to voltage fluctuations.
| Application UPS: UPS are used for devices that require emergency backup, like equipment used in medical conditions or surgeries, operation theatres, etc. It is also used by computers and servers to save data before shutting them down.
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Cost Stabilizer: Stabilizers are very cost-effective and durable.
| Cost UPS: UPS are costly because they have batteries and other backup functions.
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Maintenance Stabilizer: They only need to be checked regularly to make sure the connections are okay and to do some cleaning. The maintenance cost is very low.
| Maintenance UPS: Maintenance costs are higher because battery removal and replacement are required to maintain the UPS for optimal performance.
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The final verdict
Both stabilizers and UPS are important, but for different functions. Most of the time, what you require is a stabilizer for constant power supply and protection of your devices. They are cost-effective and easy to maintain on a lower budget.
UPS is used for specific and critical requirements only. If a patient is having surgery in an operating theatre, a power outage could be fatal. If you are working on an important project and suddenly the power supply is cut off, the data of your unfinished work could vanish, and your devices could be damaged too.
You first need to evaluate your requirements. Most often, it is just a stable power supply to protect the devices from damage. Considering all the features, benefits, and advantages of both stabilizers and UPS, you can make an informed decision.
Choosing UPS for emergencies and stabilizers for the rest of the work could be the conclusion.