By Molly Gross, Principal, Power Solutions, LLC
The Hidden Cost of Heat in Data Centers and UPS Applications
Data center operators know that heat is one of the biggest hidden threats to backup power reliability. Server rooms, telecom shelters, and outside plant cabinets routinely run hotter than traditional battery rooms were ever designed for — and every degree above 77°F chips away at the lifespan of a standard VRLA battery.
Deka Fahrenheit’s Thermal Management Technology System
East Penn’s Deka Fahrenheit series was engineered specifically to solve this problem. Built on a breakthrough heat-tolerant VRLA monobloc design, Deka Fahrenheit batteries survive up to three times longer than conventional VRLA batteries — a dramatic improvement. At the core of this performance is East Penn’s exclusive Thermal Management Technology System, which combines the Helios™ Additive, THT™ Plastic, Microcat® Catalyst, TempX™ Alloy, and exclusive IPF® Technology to protect battery components from the accelerated degradation that heat typically causes. The result is a 12-volt, front-access monobloc battery that delivers dependable runtime, long-life and scalability without demanding constant environmental babysitting.
Lower Total Cost of Ownership, Stronger Sustainability
For data center leaders and CIOs, the benefits go well beyond surviving the heat. Deka Fahrenheit offers a lower total cost of ownership through reduced upfront investment, no battery management system requirement, longer service life, and less routine maintenance — all while advanced AGM technology eliminates watering, corrosive acid fumes, and spill risk. Field testing and real-world customer experience confirm extended battery life that translates directly into fewer replacement cycles over the life of the system, and the battery is virtually 100% recyclable, supporting a more sustainable, self-sufficient supply chain and a smaller site CO2 footprint.
Backed by East Penn, a Trusted Name in Battery Manufacturing
Backed by East Penn Manufacturing — one of the world’s largest and most trusted battery makers, operating from a 520-acre campus in Lyon Station, PA — Deka Fahrenheit gives data centers a proven, scalable path to resilient power protection without betting on unproven technology. If your facility is fighting high ambient temperatures, rising cooling costs, or unreliable battery life in demanding UPS or telecom environments, Deka Fahrenheit is the high-temperature VRLA battery solution built to beat the heat.
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