UPS - Uninterruptable Power Supply
Feb 4, 2023 10:30:47 #
If you don't have a UPS, I recommend you get one - or more.
We lost power for two hours yesterday, but I didn't realize it right away because the TV kept playing, thanks to the UPS. A few years ago, we had half a dozen electrical cut-outs within a minute. After that, our TV was dead.
When I went into the other room to check on my computer, it was still running, so I shut it down normally.
Although a UPS might seem pricey, it can save you a lot of money and computer data when the power goes out. After many years, the battery in one failed. I simply bought a replacement battery, and it was back in business.
We lost power for two hours yesterday, but I didn't realize it right away because the TV kept playing, thanks to the UPS. A few years ago, we had half a dozen electrical cut-outs within a minute. After that, our TV was dead.
When I went into the other room to check on my computer, it was still running, so I shut it down normally.
Although a UPS might seem pricey, it can save you a lot of money and computer data when the power goes out. After many years, the battery in one failed. I simply bought a replacement battery, and it was back in business.
Feb 4, 2023 10:45:04 #
Feb 4, 2023 11:09:29 #
Couldn't agree more, Jerry. I've had similar things happen including 1 time when the computer & TV were fine but the UPS died because of the voltage spikes. Also, you have to take care of them. If it starts beeping, don't ignore it or just disconnect it. The battery needs to be replaced. Most computer shops or Batteries Plus Bulbs (we have almost 800 stores nationwide) can replace them for a lot less that buying a new UPS.
Feb 4, 2023 11:14:43 #
Feb 4, 2023 11:25:32 #
Longshadow wrote:
I like orderly shutdowns!
Definitely.
It still amazes me that a TV can run off a 12v battery.
Feb 4, 2023 11:28:38 #
jerryc41 wrote:
If you don't have a UPS, I recommend you get one -... (show quote)
Agree with you. They are worth having. I have had them for our desktop PCs for many years. 1st one to need a battery, I replaced it… since then I have just replaced the UPS… batteries can cost a lot and a new UPS usually has better specs for the $.
I power the desktop PC and the router and cable modem… but not printers… thru the UPS.
Never had one on a TV… just hadn’t considered that a priority.
It is rare for us to loose power, maybe part of that is our underground wiring. The areas near us that have power poles are much more likely to loose power, and for a longer period, in bad weather.
Feb 4, 2023 11:34:00 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Definitely.
It still amazes me that a TV can run off a 12v battery.
It still amazes me that a TV can run off a 12v battery.
All low voltage electronics.
Cars do it all the time.
Feb 4, 2023 13:11:45 #
Longshadow wrote:
All low voltage electronics.
Cars do it all the time.
Cars do it all the time.
There was talk years ago about using 24v batteries in cars. That never got anywhere.
Feb 4, 2023 13:19:57 #
jerryc41 wrote:
There was talk years ago about using 24v batteries in cars. That never got anywhere.
Good!
Feb 4, 2023 13:29:34 #
Longshadow wrote:
Good!
Imagine the headache making new components and stocking them. I wonder what that was like when they switched from 6 to 12v. I had a couple of 6v cars.Feb 5, 2023 05:14:33 #
Feb 5, 2023 07:04:21 #
After lots of power outages we bought a Generac which has worked well. The only problem was it would take the generator 10 - 12 seconds to spin up to speed and cutover the power. During that short interval all the electrical devices in the house would power down. Installing an inexpensive UPS inline took care of that.
Feb 5, 2023 07:30:06 #
They are nice but where I live, power outages last much longer. I have a whole home generator. It does take 20 seconds to turn on when the power is out but it has run as long as 13 days and everything working fine.
Feb 5, 2023 08:04:13 #
yssirk123 wrote:
After lots of power outages we bought a Generac which has worked well. The only problem was it would take the generator 10 - 12 seconds to spin up to speed and cutover the power. During that short interval all the electrical devices in the house would power down. Installing an inexpensive UPS inline took care of that.
Several people I know have that automatic system. I think of them every time I go out and pull the cord on my generator.
Feb 5, 2023 08:33:35 #
yssirk123 wrote:
After lots of power outages we bought a Generac which has worked well. The only problem was it would take the generator 10 - 12 seconds to spin up to speed and cutover the power. During that short interval all the electrical devices in the house would power down. Installing an inexpensive UPS inline took care of that.
That is exactly our setup. The computer stays up, but since our internet is fiber, provisioned by the EMC, it goes down when the power goes down. That little Generac is great, and easy to service too.
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