Hidden Risks in Data Centre Builds, and How IPS Mitigates Them
Data centres are the critical infrastructure powering everything from streaming services to financial markets and AI. They are designed for resilience, yet beneath the surface hidden risks can jeopardise uptime, compliance, and long-term performance.
At IPS Flow Systems, we’ve seen first-hand how even the most carefully managed projects can falter without the right systems in place. That’s why we work with leading partners like Agru, Kessel, Swissfluid, and Weld-On to deliver complete solutions that protect data centre investments across fire protection, cooling, dosing, and drainage.
Fire Suppression Gaps
The risk: Traditional fire systems can damage sensitive electronics or fall short in fast-spreading fire scenarios. With downtime measured in millions per hour, this is a risk few operators can afford.
Our solution: IPS supplies LPCB-approved FlameGuard® CPVC fire sprinkler systems and advanced mist technologies that deliver reliable, compliant fire suppression. These systems are easy to install, corrosion-resistant, and trusted worldwide.
Cooling Inefficiencies
The risk: Cooling accounts for a huge share of operational costs. Poor piping choices or corrosion can cause inefficiency, leaks, and unexpected shutdowns.
Our solution: With Agru’s high-performance thermoplastic piping systems including PP, PVDF, and PE, IPS ensures chilled water and cooling lines run efficiently for decades. These materials are lightweight, corrosion-free, and engineered for reliability, reducing both installation risk and lifecycle cost.
Chemical Dosing and Water Quality
The risk: Inadequate or inaccurate dosing leads to corrosion, scaling, and microbiological growth in closed-loop and cooling tower systems. These issues remain hidden until major failures appear.
Our solution: IPS delivers complete dosing solutions. Our DuoSafe double containment systems and AgruSafe rigid double containment piping provide secure chemical transport, while our high-purity tubing and fittings guarantee precise delivery. For jointing, we trust Weld-On solvent cements, which deliver proven reliability in mission-critical environments.
Drainage and Backwater Risks
The risk: Drainage systems are often overlooked until late in the project, leading to flooding, backflow, or contamination risks that surface at the worst possible time.
Our solution: IPS partners with Kessel to provide innovative drainage solutions, from backwater protection to lifting stations. Tools like Kessel’s SmartSelect help designers and contractors specify the right product first time, avoiding costly redesigns or retrofits.
Compliance and Longevity
The risk: Global builds involve multiple contractors and suppliers. A lack of alignment on standards or quality often leads to compliance issues and costly remedial work later.
Our solution: At IPS, we do not just supply products. We provide full technical support, training, and CPDs, ensuring every system from Agru piping to Kessel drainage is correctly specified and installed. Our focus on long-term reliability means data centres remain safe, compliant, and efficient for years to come.
Building Confidence Into Every Project
Hidden risks in data centre builds cannot be eliminated, but they can be managed. By combining world-class products from Agru, Kessel, Weld-On, and others with our decades of expertise, IPS helps customers design and deliver facilities that are built to last.
From fire suppression and cooling to dosing and drainage, IPS Flow Systems is your trusted partner for resilient data centre infrastructure.
