[CLUE-Tech] UPS Recommendations?

[Cyberclops]

The thing I had was a combination Line Conditioner / UPS from Tipp.  It's at least 10
years old now.  I would think it would be good enough for a home system.  Actually I'm
using the surge protector from CostCo.  The main issue here in Colorado is probably
lightning strikes.  Probably all homes need some sort of lightning protection system on
their entire home electrical system.  Anyone know how to do that?



David Anselmi wrote:

> Well, I'm late chiming in, but since no one else mentioned it - for a small home
> system you might consider a line conditioner instead of a UPS.  It's essentially a
> beefed up surge protector.  mwave has a 1200VA tripp-lite for $109.  Compare that
> to $20 for a surge protector (that's only good for one surge), and $200 for a UPS
> (that needs batteries replaced sometimes).  May be a simpler solution.
>
> Of course you don't get a clean shutdown, but again, if it's just a home system...
>
> Good discussion of the differences and things to look out for at
> http://www.linuxdoc.org/HOWTO/Unix-Hardware-Buyer-HOWTO/basics.html#POWER_PROTECTION
>
> Dave
>
> "Jed S. Baer" wrote:
>
> > ian wrote:
> > >
> > > *nod*  Get the protection.  The key thought about all this in my mind is the
> > > fact that you get what you pay for usually.  APC tends to be mega expensive
> > > compared to some of the other models out there.
> >
> > Thanks, everyone, for your input. I wound up with an APC BackUPS650.
> > TrippLite has a 700VA model which is just slightly less expensive, but
> > comes without a serial cable (they have a mail-in card - allow 30 days
> > for delivery). TrippLite also does not have a toll-free phone number.
> > The lesser featured APC seemed to offer the most bang (VA rating) for
> > the buck -- $209 at MicroCenter.
> >
> > FWIW, if I were working, I would have gone with a Fenton. I like a
> > company which links to GPL code from their website. They have a
> > toll-free phone answered by a person. Their in-state dealer is
> > Innovative Electronics, in Commerce City. (I haven't openned up the
> > PowerChute RPM from APC to if it's GPL.)
> >
> > jed
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