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| View Poll Results: What size UPS do you use? | |||
| None |    | 7 | 17.95% |
| Less than 500 VA |    | 3 | 7.69% |
| 500-999 VA |    | 8 | 20.51% |
| 1000-1499 VA |    | 12 | 30.77% |
| 1500-1999 VA |    | 11 | 28.21% |
| > 2000 VA |    | 0 | 0% |
| Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 39. You may not vote on this poll | |||
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07-10-2008, 05:00 PM
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|  What size UPS to you use? Listings are in VA (Volt-amps). |
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07-10-2008, 07:58 PM
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| OLD FART  Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Smithers BC, Canada
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| Re: What size UPS to you use? I use a Opti 650 VA, seems to do the job very well.
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07-10-2008, 10:37 PM
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| Re: What size UPS to you use? Thanks for the votes (and comment Griff). More comments would be appreciated. TY! XJ. |
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07-10-2008, 11:29 PM
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| Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oregon
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| Re: What size UPS to you use? Have several APC units at home, and several more at work. One of them is at least 6 years old, replaced the battery a couple of times, but still works. |
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07-10-2008, 11:59 PM
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| Re: What size UPS to you use? The poll allows multiple selections. I'm looking more for what people are using at home, but if you put in ones you use at work it no biggie. Thanks for your input! |
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07-11-2008, 12:15 AM
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| I have two. One is 1500 the other is 1000.  |
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07-11-2008, 12:55 AM
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| Sleuth  Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: It varies, but usually within 100 yards of a keyboard.
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| Re: What size UPS to you use? 700VA here. It is used for two computers, one of which is normally off. |
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07-11-2008, 12:51 PM
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07-11-2008, 01:13 PM
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| Soli Deo Gloria  Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rocky Top
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| Re: What size UPS to you use? I don't have one as of yet, but would like to know what we be good to use for a home set up. TIA
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07-11-2008, 01:20 PM
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| Natural Born Killa  Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina USA
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| Re: What size UPS to you use? Hi I went for overkill. I bought an APC Back-UPS RS 1500... NBK
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07-11-2008, 01:20 PM
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There is only one USB feed from the UPS to the computer for communication between the two. I don't use the auto shut down. Only the status monitoring. Don't know if the USB signal could be split. If my power outage is for more than 20-30 minutes, then the UPS runs out of battery power and just turns off. | |
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07-11-2008, 02:22 PM
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| Re: What size UPS to you use? Yeah, I also have the APC Back-UPS RS 1500VA. It has been a great UPS and I atrribute the excellent line conditioning features to extending the lifespan of my components. It is backing up my main computer and primary monitor, my server, my router, phone adapter and cable modem. It doesn't stay up long when a power outage does occur, but it ensures that I nor anyone else on my network (with battery backup) is interrrupted from a short outage or blip. BJB Quote:
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07-11-2008, 02:50 PM
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| Registered User  Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NY
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| Re: What size UPS to you use? Currently running 2 of these APC BACK-UPS XS 1300VA LCD. One for my main system the other is hooked up to my 42" and gaming rig.
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07-11-2008, 03:15 PM
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07-11-2008, 03:15 PM
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