Re: Are power backup UPSs worthwhile?

[Guest Cal Vanize]

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.