Thread: Ups

**Mc Brain** · Nov 24th, 2002, 11:07 PM

Today we had a huge blackout and my router went dead. I'm looking for a good UPS and stabilizer. I'm looking for feedback, please.

**DiGiTaIErRoR** · Nov 25th, 2002, 12:35 AM

They're expensive.

**Mc Brain** · Nov 25th, 2002, 12:41 AM

I know!! But my router is also expensive. And I cannot afford buying a new one each time a blackout short-circuit it (or any other part of the machine)

**Nightwalker83** · Nov 25th, 2002, 01:06 AM

Originally posted by DiGiTaIErRoR
They're expensive.

But good

**Pc_Madness** · Nov 25th, 2002, 05:48 AM

What good is a UPS for a router if all of the computers connected to it don't have power?

**Nightwalker83** · Nov 25th, 2002, 05:51 AM

Originally posted by Pc_Madness
What good is a UPS for a router if all of the computers connected to it don't have power?

It only protects the server (the computer that it's connected to) not other computers

**Pc_Madness** · Nov 25th, 2002, 05:53 AM

Oohh.... I was thinking about those power batteries you can get... but your talking about surge protectors... (right??? )

**Nightwalker83** · Nov 25th, 2002, 05:55 AM

Originally posted by Pc_Madness
Oohh.... I was thinking about those power batteries you can get... but your talking about surge protectors... (right??? )

No just black out saver things

**JPicasso** · Nov 25th, 2002, 09:35 AM

He must be talking about surge protectors.

There is no way just cutting the power permanently damaged
your hardware. I mean, how do you turn it off?

I believe a good UPS will act as both a surge protector and a
backup battery (at least temporarily).
But if your building gets hit by lightining, all bets are off.

**The Hobo** · Nov 25th, 2002, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by JPicasso
He must be talking about surge protectors.

There is no way just cutting the power permanently damaged
your hardware. I mean, how do you turn it off?

My girlfriend's two computers were fried when lightning stuck her house. Also blew out two phones and a microwave.

Anything I can get her to protect from that?

**JPicasso** · Nov 25th, 2002, 09:51 AM

Hobo,

The only sure fire-protection would be to live in a cave.
Make sure you install a lightining rod somewhere overtop the entrance.
You should generate your own electricy via a generator.
Internet should be done by satelite connection, and all food
should be killed and gathered by your own hand.

or,

make all your clothes out of tinfoil.

**The Hobo** · Nov 25th, 2002, 09:52 AM

Originally posted by JPicasso

make all your clothes out of tinfoil.

Already got that one covered, partner!

**Nightwalker83** · Nov 25th, 2002, 06:27 PM

Originally posted by JPicasso
He must be talking about surge protectors.

There is no way just cutting the power permanently damaged
your hardware. I mean, how do you turn it off?

I believe a good UPS will act as both a surge protector and a
backup battery (at least temporarily).
But if your building gets hit by lightining, all bets are off.

One of those power thingys that turn on when there is a blackout so you can shutdown your comp safely without lossing data.

Hobo,

Like your user status

**Mc Brain** · Nov 25th, 2002, 06:32 PM

Another important aspect is to stabilize the output voltage. A peak of voltage could also turn your machine into a piece of garbage....

**Nightwalker83** · Nov 25th, 2002, 06:36 PM

Originally posted by Mc Brain
Another important aspect is to stabilize the output voltage. A peak of voltage could also turn your machine into a piece of garbage....

Don't want to accidently fry your computer

**Mc Brain** · Nov 25th, 2002, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by Nightwalker83
Don't want to accidently fry your computer

Exactly!!

**Nightwalker83** · Nov 25th, 2002, 06:43 PM

Originally posted by Mc Brain
Exactly!!

Even thought I have a surge protector on my power point. I bought the ups supply thingy just incase

**JPicasso** · Nov 26th, 2002, 08:29 AM

A link to a battery backup/ protector

looks like what you might need.

kind of expensive, but prob worth it if you've had problems.

**Mc Brain** · Nov 26th, 2002, 11:03 AM

Why?? What happened?

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