On 24 Jul 2006 at 19:03, Rick Glazier wrote: > Reason #2) The UPS WOULD be surge protecting it though, > (clamping it under 330v or so IIRC), BUT this goes back to the other > half of my original statement...
Unless the generator is REALLY WACKED on it's output it would NOT be triggering the surge supressor effect, IIRC, that kicks in somwhere around 500 to 1000v. > If the generator is putting out dirty power, (and it must be, since > even refridgerators don't tolerate it well), then putting a UPS > (or "any" surge suppressor) down stream of the generator would > quickly "use up" (AKA burn out) the surge protection... No, see above, the item you'd need is a power conditioner. Most cheaper UPS's include some of that functionality, however it's only the higher end and expensive ones or standalone power conditioning units that can handle really dirty power. > I guess I'll have to put a "scope" on the output of the generator, if I want > to know what is really happening... That'd be a good idea than assuming anything. -- Harondel J. Sibble Sibble Computer Consulting Creating solutions for the small business and home computer user. [EMAIL PROTECTED] (use pgp keyid 0x3AD5C11D) http://www.pdscc.com (604) 739-3709 (voice/fax) (604) 686-2253 (pager) -- ---------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is your picture included in the Official Win-Home List Members Profiles Page? http://www.besteffort.com/winhome/Profiles.html If not, write to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
