What to Include in a Mechanical System Audit?
Sarah, a facility manager at a large office building, noticed energy bills had gone up 30% in two years. The mechanical systems ran all the time, but tenants still complained about uneven temperatures. What she needed, and what every building owner eventually requires, was a mechanical system audit. A mechanical system audit does more than […]
What HVAC Systems Are Best for Data Centers?
When your data center’s servers are generating thousands of watts of heat per rack, choosing the wrong HVAC system isn’t just costly, it’s catastrophic. A single cooling failure can lead to equipment damage, data loss, and downtime that costs businesses thousands of dollars per minute. At Camali Corp, we’ve spent over 35 years designing, building, […]
How to Prevent Mechanical Failure in Critical Environments?
When your data center’s HVAC system fails, every minute counts. Critical environments like data centers, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities can’t afford unexpected downtime. A single mechanical failure can cascade into millions in losses, compromised safety, and damaged reputation. At Camali Corp, we’ve witnessed firsthand how preventable mechanical failures can devastate operations. In our 35+ years […]
How Do You Control Humidity in Cleanrooms?
Even a small humidity change, just 1%, can ruin a pharmaceutical batch and cost millions. That’s why cleanroom humidity control is essential. From our work with clients in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and data center industries, we’ve seen how good environmental controls protect both products and profits. The global cleanroom technology market continues to grow as industries […]
How to Plan a Server Room Layout for Optimal Airflow?
Your e-commerce store is humming with overnight sales, and then the phones light up. The server room overheated, the core switch missed a beat, and revenue evaporated in minutes. Fact: 93% of unplanned data-center outages cost $1,000 or more per minute (Uptime Institute, 2024). Most blame the HVAC, but nine times out of ten the […]
What Happens If My Data Center AC Fails?
It’s 2:07 a.m. on a Sunday. Your phone buzzes with a high-temperature alert from the core switch. You pull up the security camera, and a sea of red LEDs flickers through the dark aisle. Somewhere behind the racks, the precision air-conditioning unit that has guarded your servers for 1,000 straight days just tripped offline. That […]
What Is the Lifespan of a Commercial HVAC System?
It’s mid-August, 3 p.m., and the conference center you manage holds 300 guests. Suddenly the rooftop unit shuts off. The room warms, tempers rise, and you wonder if the 18-year-old system has finally quit. Sound familiar? If you’ve Googled “What’s the lifespan of a commercial HVAC system?” you’re not alone. Facility managers, asset planners, and […]
Can HVAC Systems Be Monitored Remotely?
It’s early morning and the chiller that keeps your data center cool starts to drift out of spec. No one is on-site and alarms won’t be noticed until morning. By then, servers may throttle or shut down, and your “just a few minutes” of downtime turns into angry emails, lost revenue, and a 6-figure headache. […]
Why Is Humidity Control Absolutely Crucial for Your IT Infrastructure?
Your IT infrastructure is the backbone of your business. Servers and other IT equipment work hard behind the scenes to run your business and manage data, run applications, and keep your operations smooth. But there’s a silent, invisible threat that many overlook, one that can bring your entire system crashing down: improper humidity. It might […]
Keep Your Cool: A Complete Guide to Preventing Server Room Overheating
Your server room is the nerve center of your operations. It houses the critical IT infrastructure that powers your business, stores your valuable data, and keeps your team productive. But this concentration of high-powered equipment generates an enormous amount of heat. If not managed effectively, this heat can lead to server room overheating, a problem […]