An industrial PDU is used in nearly all business with computers. A household might use a power distribution unit in the form of a power strip. They not only reduce high voltage to more usable levels for common equipment, they also allow business owners and individuals to protect their equipment from power surges. Industrial power distribution units help business owners save time and money by allowing staff to switch off energy-utilizing equipment at the end of the day with one fell swoop.
Whether you're looking to buy industrial PDUs for your small business or multimillion dollar corporation, considering the following options would be wise:
1. Sellers of industrial power distribution units;
2. New and top-notch PDUs for an update or expansion; and
3. A lease or lease-to-own option for your power distribution units.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Rely on a sturdy, refurbished power distribution unit
Power distribution units have a long life and are typically pretty sturdy. Their exteriors are made to withstand the wear and tear of numerous bumps and thumps of cleaning crews or scheduled maintenance. Contacting sellers of refurbished or used PDUs can offer a huge savings to your business.
I recommend: Find refurbished commercial PDUs at
Bostoncps.net. Request quotes on popular PDU brands such as Cisco and Nortel through
Network Liquidators.
Buy power distribution units with all the bells and whistles from the experts
A custom power distribution unit made by trusted PDU manufacturers is a high-end option for a well-established business or one with extra to spend--even used units can run well into the hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on the size.
I recommend: Download product and service specs from North America's largest independent designer of PDUs,
Power Distribution, Inc.. Browse complete PDU infrastructures and individual accessories through both
APC and
Cyberex.
Lease universal power distribution units
A PDU supplier will sometimes offer a lease or lease-to-own option for PDUs. Leasing is a great option since it lets you easily get rid of obsolete equipment and allows you the freedom to upgrade or expand should you start doing more business. It is also the only option for those who don't have a big chuck of change to spend all at once. Keep in mind that the leasing company will conduct a personal credit check or a credit check based on your business name before lending you money.
I recommend: Contact the popular
Hewlett-Packard for their leasing options. Or turn to
Total Concept Sales for their expertise in PDU lease options, expansion planning and relocation.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Make sure you talk to all prospects about the cooling needs of your industrial PDU. PDUs handle a ton of power and are constantly redirecting that power, making the unit likely to stay warm, even overheat. Most PDUs have a cooling system built in, but you want to make sure a cooling unit is a part of whatever package deal you get.
The official source of Power Distribution Units (PDUs) is
the Power Distribution Units (PDUs) page at Business.com
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