Comments on: UPS Opinions and Choices

By: kapil dev

kapil dev — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 07:50:35 +0000

i connect 6kva APC UPS . But in input N-G voltage=1.2volt , but at output N-G voltage=15v

pls suggest me immediate

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By: Alexander Scoble

Alexander Scoble — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 22:10:28 +0000

I use a Tripplite 1500VA online UPS for my home theater. I got it used for $150 after shipping off of eBay and replaced the cooling fan with a Panaflo fan. I control the speed of the Panaflo (it barely needs to turn on cool days) using a Zalman Fanmate 2.

Works great and best of all since it’s an active online UPS it provides my home theater equipment with a true sinewave, as opposed to what you get when you use an interactive UPS.

By: miss_lain

miss_lain — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:06:08 +0000

I have two APC Smart-UPS 1500 units that I connect to my electronics like multiple TiVos, satellite receiver, Mac & PC computers, etc. They are both refurbished units that were purchased from the APC factory direct online store. They arrived in like new condition with new batteries installed. An old Back-UPS Pro 650 powers my bedroom alarm clock. I think I’ve gone through at least a couple of batteries in the 650 before its semi-retirement. I don’t hesitate to recommend APC as an excellent brand name to protect your equipment. Having experienced their customer service via email, I found them to be helpful and courteous in resolving my issue. If you want to try and save some money, look for a close out or refurbished model. It won’t have everything the brand new units have (software or other), but enough is included or downloadable to do the job. The caveat is the warranty period is usually shorter on refurbished models – 90 days for APC.

http://buy.apc.com/commerce/storefronts/factoryoutlet/default.aspx?

By: Thom

Thom — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 16:59:08 +0000

I know it’s anecdotal, but just about every Tripplite UPS I’ve used has failed in some form or another. We tossed a half dozen at work because none of them were reliable – also the only company I ever got one DOA from.

Never had a problem with APC or Belkin.

By: francine hardaway

francine hardaway — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 05:14:41 +0000

I never think about surge protection. My house is full of power strips, and I cheerlully assume that they work for surge protection, too.

By: :: jozjozjoz ::

:: jozjozjoz :: — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 02:59:57 +0000

Um. I dunno.

But TWITTER!

By: Iggy

Iggy — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 02:27:17 +0000

My vote is for the CyberPower 1500 AVR I did a big writeup on it and my thoughts on UPS’ in general at the beginning of this month.

By: Iggy Uncensored

Iggy Uncensored — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 02:15:06 +0000

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By: Jacques

Jacques — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 01:52:21 +0000

I have been using APC units for years and have been very happy. Replacement batteries are easily available from the manufacturer or from other suppliers. Each of two computers have one and my modem and router in the basement share a third one. That third one used to also power a file server which has been replaced by a USB drive on my own computer.

By: Scott

Scott — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:33:00 +0000

APC all the way. You have to pay more to get a SmartUPS so that you get AVR but it’s worth it.

By: Jeff Lundberg

Jeff Lundberg — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:30:59 +0000

I prefer APC. My main computer is on a Back-UPS ES 725.

By: Lloyd

Lloyd — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:24:36 +0000

I have one of those big Belkin bricks protecting the computers and peripherals. 500 – is that the model number? But, nothing protecting the vacuum pot or burr grinder.

By: Wolfman-K

Wolfman-K — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:16:18 +0000

APC is the only way to go, I tried the “energizer” one from that silly bunny company and it was terrible. Never works right doesnt even provide a backup. just aweful.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:12:38 +0000

Holy Crap, I’ve been Pirillo’d ! Thanks !

Just to be clear the device wouldn’t need to be a mini power station.. just enough to keep my machines happy during some patchy times of day. looking forward to the comments

- Aaron

By: Kim Landwehr

Kim Landwehr — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:10:46 +0000

I have cyberpower