Uninterruptable Power Supply.. Safe near hardware?

[roper512]

Just curious if it's okay to have a UPS very close to my computer? I have heard some people say that it's not a good idea having it close, but I've also heard the opposite..

Thanks

 

[piasabird]

Well batteries sometimes blow up and they also sometime give off fumes. However, if you have a UPS with sealed Batteries it is probably pretty safe.

 

[Jeff7]

Originally posted by: piasabird
Well batteries sometimes blow up and they also sometime give off fumes. However, if you have a UPS with sealed Batteries it is probably pretty safe.

I'd imagine that exploding batteries aren't exactly common.

My UPS sits about 5 inches from my PC, and there don't seem to be any problems.

 

[Thor86]

Originally posted by: Jeff7

My UPS sits about 5 inches from my PC, and there don't seem to be any problems.

 

[drum]

i used a huge magnet to separate my PC from my UPS just to be safe

 

[ribbon13]

Originally posted by: drum
i used a huge magnet to separate my PC from my UPS just to be safe

:laugh: So?

 

[MWink]

As long as it's not too close to inhibit ventilation (of either the computer or the UPS), it's probably ok.