Packet Power Blog

Understanding Humidity Monitoring in the Data Center

Environmental monitoring and control in the data center are usually assumed to be synonymous with temperature control—how to make sure the air is at the optimal temperature at each place. Temperature, however, is only one of the two key parameters... Read More

Calculating Costs for Cold Air in Your Facilities

Conditioning the air in your building costs a lot of money, but a well-run facility helps you turn a profit. In industries like data centers, cooling systems can account for 30-50% of energy expenses. Cold air is also a huge expense for refrigerated... Read More

Packet Power Appoints Nate Nomeland as New CEO

Packet Power is pleased to announce Nate Nomeland as our new CEO beginning December 1, 2022. He succeeds Steve VanTassel who is retiring at the end of the year. Read More

How ESCOs Use Power Monitoring to Save Their Clients Money

If you buy, manage, or rely on energy for your business, uncertainty has been your recent reality. Erratic costs, supply, and delivery—even when it comes to renewable energy—add stress to planning efforts. Governments around the world have been... Read More

Optimize Your Manufacturing Operations with Powerful Knowledge

If knowledge is power, then what is knowledge about power? It’s a problem solver and efficiency booster for your business. When you monitor power use of equipment in real-time, you can avoid unexpected shutdowns, extend the life of gear and systems,... Read More

Daxten at the Forefront of Promoting Data Center Energy Efficiency

Packet Power works with a global network of partners to help ensure customer needs are addressed with the right monitoring solutions. One of our oldest and strongest partnerships is with Daxten. The company offers cutting edge cooling optimization,... Read More

Total Harmonic Distortion – What Happened to My Perfect Wave?

Our physical world is full of waves–big, small, visible, and invisible. Total harmonic distortion (THD) is a useful tool for measuring what is happening when a wave is not behaving exactly the way you expect it to. Read More

Three-Phase Power or the Magic of the Missing Neutral

Electricity can seem both simple and confusing at the same time. A refresher on things like the differences between volts, amps and watts never hurts. Or a recap of where a direct current system may make the most sense. One particularly tricky... Read More

Get Essential Monitoring Visibility with a Smart Power Cord

If you want to know how much power your equipment is using but don't want to pay costly electrician fees or deal with complex IT networks, a smart power cord could fit the bill. Read More