Re: UPS recommendations

2013-05-28 Thread Nicholas Leippe
The first factor is load size--how much you plan to power with it, you have to get a unit that is sufficient--thus the VA rating. The next biggest factor most people consider is load time--which is just running the math against the battery size and your equipment power requirements. Bigger batteri

Re: UPS recommendations

2013-05-28 Thread Nathan England
This has been an interesting thread. It has also made me realize I might be rather naive when it comes to UPS systems. I have worked with APC power units in a data center and I have only used APC battery backups on my home systems. Where I live the power goes on and off quite often, but rare

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2013-05-28 Thread Jenny Shedd
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Re: UPS recommendations

2013-05-28 Thread keith smith
Thanks Nicholas! I've been using Trip-Lite's Isobar for about 20 years.  I really like them and attribute the longevity of my computers to the Isobar. I'm thinking this might do the job  http://www.walmart.com/ip/Tripp-Lite-AVR750U-Line-Interactive-UPS/4694704 Keith

Re: UPS recommendations

2013-05-28 Thread Nicholas Leippe
Just perusing amazon, looks like your options for non-APC brands are Tripp Lite or CyberPower. Both have units that are big enough for your server priced under $100. I can't say as to their safety, quality, or software availability. /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: