How many of you use a UPS (with AVR, or any type of AVR) for your computers?

[TheVrolok]

I currently don't, and I've been thinking about going out and picking up an APC UPS with AVR because, quite frankly, I think the power down here in southern Florida is kinda shitty. Goes out/flickers nicely about once a month, and during a lightning storm it's anybodies game. So my question is, do you?

 

[mb]

Yep.

Don't really need it anymore since I moved out of the boonies where the power wasn't very reliable, but it came in handy the one time I was playing TF2 while it was storming and the power went out and I was able to keep on playing.

 

[KeithTalent]

I do, though I probably do not even need one.

KT

 

[sygyzy]

I use a UPS but what is AVR?

 

[FoBoT]

computers and TV/DVR and game consoles
i use UPS on all that type of electronics
we get a lot of thunder storms/lightning and sometimes the power spikes in the winter from ice storms also

 

[dullard]

Does attempting to buy a UPS through a black friday hot deal (but failing since the person in front got the last one) and instead asking for it for this Christmas count? I'd like a poll option for that.

 

[PieIsAwesome]

No.

I was looking into it before but the cost for one with AVR made it pretty pointless. I don't have problems here with the power so meh, I just stick with surge protectors.

 

[ViviTheMage]

I've got a 30 minute APC.

 

[frostedflakes]

Yes. The battery is old, and even new it was probably a bit underpowered for my system. It's mainly just to protect against momentary outages, all it can hold is a minute or two of charge.

 

[arcenite]

Yes.... APC Back-UPS RS 1500.

 

[TheVrolok]

I use a UPS but what is AVR?

Automatic Voltage Regulation

 

[JulesMaximus]

I bought a UPS a few years ago but it died after a while and I never bothered replacing it.

I just have everything plugged into surge protectors.

 

[Exterous]

Yes but mainly since whenever my laser printer turns on the lights dim

 

[hofan41]

yes, don't trust the wall outlet to protect $2000 worth of electronics.

 

[IronWing]

Yep. An APC model about the size of an alternator. It has the automatic shutdown software.

 

[Kaido]

yes, don't trust the wall outlet to protect $2000 worth of electronics.

Ditto. All my comps have UPS's, even the network gear (router etc.).

 

[Old Hippie]

Absolutely.

I run 4 different units for various peripherals/TV and a seperate double conversion/online unit for my server and computer.

This electronic stuff is just too pricey to take a chance on the local utilities not having a power glitch.

 

[lokiju]

I have two.

One just for my "server" which is just my Mac Pro and one just for my Networking gear so stuff stays up for a quick outage.

But that Mac Pro draws a hell of a lot of juice it seems cause it doesn't hold very long on it.

 

[Aharami]

used to, but my APC's battery stopped working. So now i just use it as a passthru surge protector

 

[Miramonti]

Yes, with optima marine batteries.

Did anyone answer what avr is?

 

[rootaxs]

Most of my UPS' don't have AVR's. I used to have an APC RS model that had an AVR and replaced it with a larger non-AVR model. Either works fine where i live.

I have a UPS for the computers, network gear, one TV, garage door openers and now our christmas tree (i didn't have extra power strips).

For longer power outages, there's also a generator on stand by. --- never had to use it though.

 

[chusteczka]

Battery backup does not have much use anymore now that we have software applications that automatically save our work every few minutes. Automatic Voltage Regulation is necessary.

Here is a reliable, low cost option for AVR at $25 + shipping. This makes a great gift that I gave to my family last year at Christmas. I tend to purchase about 4/year when NewEgg offers free shipping for them.

OPTI-UPS SS1200 Voltage Regulator

 

[waffleironhead]

back ups pro 1100 yo!

I live at the end of the power line in the middle of nowhere. Battery has been used quite a bit.

 

[Demo24]

Yep, although my power hasn't gone out in ages. I mostly have it to protect against voltage changes. Also have one for my tv/entertainment center.

 

[WT]

Is AVR the same as line conditioning ?? I have all of my PCs on UPS units. Ended up replacing batteries on 2 units last year as I hate to toss it out just because of batteries.

Getting batteries locally for a good price is essential to the deal tho.