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On Sat, 23 Aug 2003 17:53:20 EDT, you wrote:
>Batteries are nuts. You'll spend a fortune for something you hardly use, and
>you still have too finite a time limit. Just get a generator and enough
>battery time to get it started. You'll still have to probably shut down and reboot
>because it's unlikely you'll be able to seamlessly add the generator to your
>house line.
A (good) UPS reacts instantly so no shutdown.
And it will keep your system running long enough for the generator to start.
It is certainly possible to swith between normal curren/ups/generator without probs.
Just like hospitals do.
UPS is just batteries and wears out quite fast.
You will be suprised how much power a complete system uses.
A whole day on batteries looks impossible to me.
A nice generator (even a noisy one) is a much better deal IMO.
A 1000 watt version runs about day on a little fueltank
And it even has enough spare power for things like your fridge.
If you know what you are doing you can even power your whole house with it using a simple extention cord.
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>In a message dated 8/23/03 6:21:49 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
>markbrown@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
>> Hello Frank,
>>
>> http://www.markbrown.com/ups just keep adding batteries as needed.
>>
>> FF> After the Big Blackout, I got into thinking about a UPS system
>> FF> that can power several computers, flat screen monitors, routers,
>> FF> modems, etc. over an extended period. My current setup allows me
>> FF> enough time to perform a proper shut-down. But it would be nice to
>> FF> keep going throughout the trading day without calling my broker
>> FF> and power company and having to yell at them both.
>>
>> FF> Any suggestions?
>>
>> FF> Thanks,
>>
>> FF> -F
>>
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