Learn how a major Colo provider used Purkay Labs’ Thermal Survey service to identify the recirculating air at their rooftop chiller.

Monitoring the rooftop chiller intake and exhaust may seem like a novel idea, but it’s absolutely crucial to running an efficient data center. Like the racks in the white space, chillers can be impacted by recirculating air, lowering the efficiency and effectiveness of your cooling. The best solution is to regularly monitor this environment.

At Keep Your Cool, we often advocate for raising data center temperatures to improve efficiency and OpEx. However, as temperatures climb, so does the risk of heat-related illnesses for staff in hot aisles, exacerbated by high wattage servers, particularly those fueled by AI. Today, let's explore why measuring heat stress in these environments is crucial for both people and performance.

Data center environmental monitoring is essential for ensuring equipment and personnel safety by tracking and measuring factors such as temperature, humidity, and airflow. Using accurate sensors, like the AUDIT-BUDDY, regular checks and an alert system can prevent equipment failure, reduce downtime, and ensure optimal conditions.

We’re always making adjustments that make your AUDIT-BUDDY easier to use. We wanted to summarize some of the enhancements the team has been working over this year.

Proper airflow management is essential to keep your data center running efficiently and effectively. In this blog post, we'll provide you with a simple checklist to help ensure that you are taking the necessary steps to maintain proper airflow in your data center.

Is anyone paying attention to what the four Delta-T values are for your data center cooling system? It’s crucial factor in data center cooling that influences operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness

Introducing the our Thermal Survey Service, which helps to set a new benchmark for proactive and efficient data center management.

When you talk about about improving the efficiency of your data center- do you consider the human element? In my experience, Data Center Technicians are our first line of defense. So how do we empower them?

Do you have a HVAC maintenance routine in place? If not, it might be time to take action to ensure that you keep a suitable temperature and humidity level. Neglecting routine maintenance can lead to decreased efficiency, system failure, and costly downtime. 

Monitoring temperature and humidity during a preventative maintenance audit is crucial to ensuring the health and longevity of your equipment. Without proper temperature and humidity control, your data center is at risk of equipment failure, downtime, and potential loss of revenue. Here are some tips on how to monitor temperature and humidity during a preventative maintenance audit.

We’re always making adjustments that make your AUDIT-BUDDY easier to use. We wanted to summarize some of the enhancements the team has been working over this year.

Preventative maintenance is the key to ensuring that the data center operates at optimal levels, reduces downtime, and avoids costly repairs. But what do you include in a good PM routine? This article covers a high level view of how to conduct a good PM check.

Now you can quickly share your AUDIT-BUDDY data in one click- with the new “Report” generator. This allows you to quickly share your information in a custom, pre-organized report.

One of the critical factors that contribute to the reliability of a data center is its maintenance. Preventative maintenance is the key to ensuring that the data center operates at optimal levels, reduces downtime, and avoids costly repairs. This article explores what exactly is preventative maintenance and what are the benefits.

Overcooling is a common issue in data centers, which can lead to unnecessary energy consumption and higher costs. This checklist can help you identify if your data center is over-cooled and provides solutions to avoid overcooling.

Are you aware that overcooling your data center can have negative consequences on both reliability and availability? In this article, we'll break down why keeping your data center temperature within Ashrae limits is crucial, and how Purkay Labs' thermal audits can help you optimize your cooling and save money on electricity.

Overcooling is a common issue in data centers that often goes unnoticed. It can waste energy, increase operating costs, and decrease the lifespan of your equipment. By using a tool, like the AUDIT-BUDDY and the Static Heat Map, you can identify areas of overcooling and adjust your cooling strategy to optimize energy efficiency and equipment performance. The data will help you to adjust your cooling strategy to save energy, reduce operating costs, and extend the lifespan of your equipment.