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VA vs Watts: The difference between volt amperes and watts by Professor Wattson

While Volt Amperes may sound like a defunct '80s band, it's actually a rating that refers to the amount of load that a UPS is designed to support. Professor Wattson teaches the importance of understanding the difference between VA versus Watts. Learn more at https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/produc... TRANSCRIPT: Hello again, Professor Watson here. Today's lesson explains an important factor in how to correctly size your UPS: the difference between Volt Amperes and Watts. UPSs have two power capacity ratings, VA and Watts. These ratings tell you how much equipment your UPS can support. If you exceed these ratings by plugging in too many servers, computers, printers, or coffee makers, your UPS may turn off. Conversely, if your UPS ratings are much higher than your equipment requires you may not be maximizing your investment. But let's take a step back. What do these ratings actually mean? Think of UPS power capacity as the amount of soda in a glass. The top of the glass represents the limit of apparent power the UPS will accept, also known as VA. The actual liquid in the glass represents the real power of the UPS, also known as watts. Unless you want a froth a glass of foam, you'll want to maximize the actual amount of liquid in the glass. This, the Watts rating, is what you're actually paying for. Refreshing! Speaking of refreshing, here is a recap. When you're buying a UPS and sizing your equipment, pay attention to both the VA and wattage ratings. This ensures you get the maximum amount of power for your investment. I must be going, but to learn more about VA and Watts for your UPS, here is a perfectly poured link. Now, roll out.