Re: Thunder, Lightning ... and UPS'

["Matthew Norman" <mafiu@xxxxxxx>]

Sorry - the mustek ones are =A325 - the BPC ones start at around =A335.. Cheaper than buying new batteries from ***lins though.  And considerin= g how
heavy they are the delivery cost is worth every penny.

Matthew


> Hmm - at that price you might consider looking at the BPC ones at
> www.redstore.com  Start from around =A325 + vat + delivery
>
> Matthew
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "James Derrick" <james@xxxxxxx>
> To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2002 10:23 PM
> Subject: Re: [ukha_d] Thunder, Lightning ... and UPS'
>
>
> On Wed, 07 Aug 2002 22:06:21 +0100, you wrote:
>
> >Okay, I need a UPS. Whole house just powered down for a couple of<= BR> > >seconds before I hear the roll of thunder just now. Not healthy fo= r my
> >computers.
>
> Oops!
>
> Have you also considered surge protectors on your phone, modem, TV
> etc? Must confess, I don't have any and avoid mains protectors to
> prevent X10 signals being swallowed by them.
>
> >So, APS, I keep hearing about BackUPS and SmartUPS. Any words of > >advice?
>
> I went for the cheap route and bought a APC UPS for a tenner from a > boot fair, although a new set of lead acid batteries gave Maplin =A360=
> and me a hernia.
>
> The main thing to remember when sizing UPS is the difference between > the ratings plate on the kit (probably in watts and overrated) and the=
> UPS rating (probably in VA, which is not the same as watts due to the<= BR> > power factor).
>
> Just totting up the ratings plates on the kit would give you a UPS
> size probably capable of boiling a kettle whilst you wait for the kit<= BR> > to power down!
>
> Luckily the APC site has a good set of guides and even a database of > kit real-world values that I've used for work before- very useful:
> http://www.apcc.com/
>
> >I think I only want to keep certain key items running for a few > >minutes to allow me to power them down if the power doesn't resume= .
> >I'm not looking for hours of action, frankly. Status updates to th= e
> >computer would be nice too.
>
> Remember one of the largest users of power is the monitor. My server > UPS just powers the system unit and external SCSI drives, although you=
> may need to power a desktop system's screen to see the buttons to
> power down!
>
> James
>
> James
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