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Jack S wrote:
> "Mike Walsh" <spamscks@netrox.net> wrote in message
> news:46AE574E.C8A103B6@netrox.net...
>> Most UPSs provide power long enough for most power interruptions, but none
>> long enough for longer periods. E.g. the power outage from the daily
>> thunderstorms here vary from less than a second to about 20 seconds,
>
> That's really what I'm trying to deal with, versus working through minutes
> long outages.
>
> Occasionally, there are days here where due to storms and/or power
> installation/maintennace, I'll get 4 or 5 short interupts or power spikes.
> Cumulatively, these can corrupt an XP install.
>
That's why we use them on every computer in the house (all seven of
them). Also have a TV on a UPS since its the HTPC monitor.
We use APC Back-UPS ES 650 devices. In addition to being convenient UPS
units, they also seem to provide excellent surge protection and an
audible warning when there is a power problem.
We also use small and old APC units on the cable modem, router, switches
and WAP. Really seems to help network stability during storms.
I don't use the UPS power-out detection software although it would
probably be a good idea to do so.
> "Mike Walsh" <spamscks@netrox.net> wrote in message
> news:46AE574E.C8A103B6@netrox.net...
>> Most UPSs provide power long enough for most power interruptions, but none
>> long enough for longer periods. E.g. the power outage from the daily
>> thunderstorms here vary from less than a second to about 20 seconds,
>
> That's really what I'm trying to deal with, versus working through minutes
> long outages.
>
> Occasionally, there are days here where due to storms and/or power
> installation/maintennace, I'll get 4 or 5 short interupts or power spikes.
> Cumulatively, these can corrupt an XP install.
>
That's why we use them on every computer in the house (all seven of
them). Also have a TV on a UPS since its the HTPC monitor.
We use APC Back-UPS ES 650 devices. In addition to being convenient UPS
units, they also seem to provide excellent surge protection and an
audible warning when there is a power problem.
We also use small and old APC units on the cable modem, router, switches
and WAP. Really seems to help network stability during storms.
I don't use the UPS power-out detection software although it would
probably be a good idea to do so.