UPS Question

[myusername]

baked, you might want to search hot deals for belkin .. there is a code for their web store that - if still good - ought to give a very competitive price (picked up my 1100VA for $100 shipped some time ago)

 

[sharkeeper]

The flywheel system kicks ass, trust me!

 

[WackyDan]

Originally posted by: Baked

Originally posted by: Zepper
Belkin exists for the sole purpose of helping the big-box stores make a profit (huge margins on their stuff). I would not buy any critical component with the Belkin brand...
.bh.

The same can be said about APC. In fact, their UPSs are more expensive than what Belkin offers.

Not sure about that one.... THe lower end APC's probably. I know nobody that buys a Belkin for anything mission critical mainly because last I knew Belkin doesn't serve that market.

I recently had my APC 1500 fail on me. Within minutes I was on APC support chat. They confirmed the problem was the unit itself, and confirmed warranty, supplied RMA #, and were going to have me send mine in for replacement, when I asked for an advance replacement. They had me call their 800# as for security reasons they wouldn't take nor would I give my credit card info over unsecure chat. (they needed the card number in case I failed to ship the bad unit back.) Again, within a couple of minutes I was speaking to an APC support rep, he pulled the RMA# and took my credit card. I received my replacement (which was brand new-not refurbed, with brand new batteries) IN TWO DAYS! Shipped the old one back.... all is good.

I've never had an APC at work go bad like that.... that's why I bought one for home. I swear by their support due to that experience above.

Support is one major measure for why you shoudl or shouldn't by any company's product.

 

[avenqer]

just a follow up to let you know what APC said to me

I gave a long list of components (DFI SLI, 4000+, Dual BFG 6800U OC, powered speakers, powered controller, powered flight stick, High RPM HD), and then gave them the site to the PC&C 510 SLI (max 650W) and gave them the specs for my printer and 19" CRT. this was their response:

"I appreciate the information that you have provided in your email.
I understand how important it is for you to protect your valuable
equipment from getting damaged due to power problems.

Going by the power draw of the equipment, the minimum model you can opt
for is our Smart-UPS 2200 'SUA2200' model. This model would provide you
around 17 minutes of runtime for the load you would be connecting to
this unit. For more information regarding this model and to opt for the
same, please use the following link:

http://buy.apc.com/commerce/storefronts...ntCode=apcfs&iSource=1&LanguageCode=en

If you require longer runtime, please let us know and I will be glad to
recommend you an appropriate UPS unit for your system.

We value your relationship with us and assure you that your concerns
would always be promptly addressed.

It has really been a pleasure to assist you. At APC, we are dedicated
to creating delighted customers. So, should you ever require further
assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me again."


Considering that people are recommending only 700-1500mV I thought maybe people may want to know this and either verify it or not.

Thanks

 

[Zepper]

You should not be plugging printer, speakers or controllers/joysticks into the backed up outlets of the UPS - plug them into the "protected" outlets via a power strip. Used properly an 1100 or 1200VA unit should do you. You could always get a Seasonic Power Angel (from newegg et al.) or a P3 Kill A Watt (best price is from a guy in Hawaii on eBay) and you will know exactly how much UPS you need. They are around $35. each.

.bh.