Emergency Power

Critical Care, Critical Power: The Nursing Home Backup Essential

Erika Thorson

 Ensuring Safety, Compliance, and Continuity with ESL’s Manual Transfer Switch solutions for Emergency Power in Nursing Homes

When it comes to health care facilities, ensuring uninterrupted power is not just a regulatory requirement, it’s a matter of patient safety and operational continuity. For nursing homes and long-term care facilities, the risks associated with power loss are profound. That’s why having a reliable manual transfer switch, like ESL’s StormSwitch® or TripleSwitch®, is critical.

Why Do Care Facilities Need Reliable Emergency Power?

Life-Sustaining Equipment
 Residents in nursing homes often rely on oxygen concentrators, ventilators, and other electrically powered medical devices. A power outage can quickly escalate into a life-threatening situation if emergency power isn’t restored immediately.

Regulatory Compliance
 According to NFPA 110 (Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems), the National Electrical Code (NEC), and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) emergency preparedness guidelines, having reliable emergency power for nursing homes is not optional—it’s a regulatory requirement. Long-term care facilities must ensure they can maintain critical operations during an outage, or risk penalties, loss of accreditation, and compromised resident safety.

 Resident Safety & Comfort
 Power outages can disrupt HVAC systems, communications, lighting, and refrigeration jeopardizing medication storage and resident comfort. An emergency power switch ensures that these systems continue to operate without delay.

Why Choose ESL’s Manual Transfer Switches?

ESL’s StormSwitch and TripleSwitch – Manual Transfer Switches offer UL/cUL 1008 Listings up to 3000A, and are OSHPD seismic certified (OSP), making it ideal for healthcare environments that demand both durability and compliance.

Designed specifically for portable generator connection to grid-tied facilities, the StormSwitch® features:

  • Pluggable connectors for simple setup
  • A built-in manual transfer switch for quick and safe operation
  • A cost-effective solution that’s easy to install and maintain
  • Operation so straightforward that only basic training is needed once installed by a licensed electrician

Choosing the Right Emergency Power Solution    

The ESL StormSwitch – Manual Transfer Switch offers a cost-effective, reliable, and easy-to-implement emergency power solution. Designed to keep critical systems running during outages, the StormSwitch® is an ideal choice for nursing homes looking to improve resilience while meeting regulatory standards while the TripleSwitch also allows for load bank testing a permanent generator at to facility while still having the paco of mind for back up power if utility power goes out.

Whether preparing for severe weather, grid instability, or unforeseen emergencies, equipping your facility with the right backup power system is a decision that safeguards lives and ensures peace of mind.

Learn more about ESL’s Emergency Power Solutions and how they can support safety, compliance, and continuity at your facility.    

Ensure Your Facility Is Prepared for the Next Outage

Explore ESL’s emergency power solutions built for nursing homes and long-term care facilities. From regulatory compliance to patient safety, we’re here to help you plan with confidence.

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RAMTEK Joins ESL as the Newest Manufacturer’s Representative Group for Southern California

Erika Thorson

CORONA, CA – April 10, 2025 – ESL Power Systems, Inc. is excited to announce that RAMTEK has joined our growing network of Manufacturer’s Representative Groups (MRGs). As our newest MRG, RAMTEK will represent ESL’s Emergency Power Product line throughout Southern California.

About RAMTEK

Founded in 1999, RAMTEK has built a strong reputation as a premier manufacturer’s representative firm specializing in electrical, energy, industrial, mechanical, and OEM markets. With over 25 years of power industry experience, RAMTEK provides exceptional customer service, technical expertise, and tailored solutions in vertical markets such as emergency power & energy, data center, healthcare, entertainment, biotech and higher education. RAMTEK is positioned to meet the needs of contractors, distributors, and end users. Their dedication to innovative and reliable power solutions aligns seamlessly with ESL’s mission to deliver high-quality products for critical power applications.

A Strong Partnership for Emergency

ESL’s partnership with RAMTEK strengthens our ability to serve customers in Southern California by providing localized support and expertise in Emergency Power Connection Solutions. RAMTEK’s established industry relationships and deep market knowledge will enhance ESL’s reach and ensure customers receive best-in-class service and solutions for their power connectivity needs.

Looking Ahead

We are confident that this collaboration will provide greater accessibility, technical support, and tailored solutions to our valued customers in the region. ESL is thrilled to welcome RAMTEK to our expanding network of trusted partners.

For more information about RAMTEK, visit their website at ram-tek.com.

For inquiries or project quotes on ESL’s Emergency Power product line, visit our representative map to locate the suitable representative for your project.

Media Contact:
Erika Thorson, Marketing Manager
ethorson@eslpwr.com

Harold Wells Associates. INC.: ESL’s Newest MRG

Erika Thorson

ESL is thrilled to introduce the newest addition to our growing network of Manufacturing Representative Groups, Harold Wells Associates, INC. Covering Northern California counties above San Luis Obispo, Kern and San Bernardino along with all Nevada counties with the exception of Nye, Lincoln and Clark, Harold Wells Associates, INC. offers a spectrum of services, committed to providing technical sales and support for customers. Serving customers since 1960, their broad engineering knowledge provides the integral link between manufacturers and clients equipping them to support a myriad of projects. HWA has developed a reputation based on integrity, straightforward business ethics, and engineering ability. Their expertise in products for critical emergency power, data center infrastructure products and municipal projects enables ESL to provide exceptional support and expertise to our customers in their covered counties.

ESL’s MRGs, like HWA, play a crucial role as the link between customers and our internal customer experience team, providing expert-level support to address challenges and queries. Together, we’re dedicated to elevating customer satisfaction and enhancing our sales support capabilities for an improved overall customer experience.

ESL proudly extends its reach of manufacturer representatives across the United States to deliver technical and customer service support for our Emergency and Entertainment Power Solutions products. To identify the suitable representative for your project, explore our representative map here!

Understanding 2023 NFPA 70B

Erika Thorson

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70B standard sets forth standards for “Electrical Equipment Maintenance”.  In its 2023 edition, chapter 9 of NFPA 70B transitions from a “Recommended Practice” to a more structured “Standard” with a heightened emphasis on mandatory compliance. However, unlike the National Electric Code (NEC), which is adopted by states as law, NFPA 70B is not directly mandated by law and should be regarded as a foundational guideline for ensuring electrical safety.

NFPA 70B aims to establish an Electrical Maintenance Program geared towards enhancing safety and reliability. The 2023 edition of NFPA 70B introduces new classifications for physical conditions of equipment (referred to as Levels 1, 2, and 3), which dictate the frequency of maintenance, ranging from 6 to 60 month intervals, contingent upon the product category.

When conducting maintenance, it is always advisable to adhere closely to the recommendations and instructions provided by equipment manufacturers, as this represents a best practice approach to ensure optimal performance and safety.

How does ESL’s equipment help comply with NFPA 70B?

When using portable generators in conjunction with an ESL StormSwitch®, TripleSwitch®, DualConnect™, or RotaryConnect™ system, it’s essential to ensure seamless operation.  To do so, first disconnect the portable generator from the ESL unit.  Then, connect a portable load bank to the portable generator in accordance with the generator manufacturer’s recommended maintenance instructions. This ensures efficient and reliable performance of the generator. For permanent generators integrated with an ESL TripleSwitch® or DualConnect™ system, a similar approach applies. In this case, simply connect a portable load bank to the output CAMs on the ESL unit, adhering closely to the generator manufacturer’s maintenance guidelines. This step facilitates optimal functioning and longevity of the generator setup within the ESL system.

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ESL Power Systems Expands Partnership with LaSalle Representatives to Cover Additional States

Erika Thorson

ESL is thrilled to announce a significant expansion in our collaboration with LaSalle Representatives, one of our esteemed manufacturer representatives. LaSalle has been a key player in our network, serving the New Jersey and New York regions with unparalleled dedication. Now, we’re excited to extend their coverage to include Connecticut (CT), Maine (ME), Massachusetts (MA), Rhode Island (RI), Vermont (VT), New Hampshire (NH), and the entirety of New York (NY).

LaSalle Representatives has already proven their commitment to excellence by providing exceptional service in New York Counties, including Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, Kings, Richmond, Suffolk, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Orange. Their sales team boasts a rich history in the competitive NYC Metro Market, offering smart, sensible, and cost-effective solutions to our valued customers.

What sets LaSalle apart is their diverse team, comprised of individuals with backgrounds working directly for manufacturers, local distributors, and hands-on field experience. This unique blend enables them to collectively deliver the best service and support for each application, ensuring that our customers receive top-notch assistance.

As ESL Power Systems continues to grow and innovate, we actively seek out the best manufacturer representatives to join us in providing cutting-edge Emergency Power and Entertainment Power Solutions. LaSalle Representatives exemplifies excellence in embracing this opportunity, showcasing a deep understanding and expertise in ESL’s product lines. We take pride in our nationwide network of manufacturer representatives who offer technical expertise and customer service support. To discover the right representative for your state, we invite you to explore our representative map here. At ESL Power Systems, we are dedicated to powering your success and ensuring that you receive the highest level of support for your power solutions needs.