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What is a UPS
and why do I need one?
UPS
stands for Uninterruptible
Power
Supply
- This is basically a battery backup that helps to save you from a
Power
Event. A Power Event is not just a Surge but also includes- a
Sag or Brownout, a Spike, a Blackout, Noise or a combination of these
things.
The UPS
you choose should have the following capabilities:
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Battery
Backup - switches to battery power when the power goes off or there is a
dip in power. Also shuts your computer down the correct way when the
battery gets low.
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Surge Suppression.
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Power filtering - Your computer runs
from the battery and the battery is charged from your electrical power.
This results in nice clean consistent power.
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User renewable batteries.
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Easy overload recovery - circuit
breaker not a fuse.
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Audible Alarms and communication cable to
your PC.
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According to a
study from Bell Labs, over 87% of all power problems come in the form of
surges, sags or brownouts. Power surges can enter a home through several
paths. In the case of lightning, it can take the path of the cable TV or
satellite dish cable, through the incoming telephone lines, or through the
incoming electrical service line. You need surge suppression and a UPS to
filter your power. The brand I use and recommend is
APC.
Click on the link for more information on power problems and there
solutions. (all your high dollar electrical components need to be
protected - how about that Stereo or Big screen TV - you bet)
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