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#BATTERY BACKUP FOR COMPUTER INSTALL#
#BATTERY BACKUP FOR COMPUTER PC#

5 outlets provide ups power backup & surge protection (for desktop, monitor, lcd, keyboard, external hard drive, wireless router, iot device) 5 outlets offer surge protection only (ideal for printers and other electronics that are not essential in a blackout).

#BATTERY BACKUP FOR COMPUTER PC#

Work though short blackouts & maintain a network connection/ save files safely during longer blackouts: 1500VA/ 810W LCD Battery backup Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) provides up to 55 minutes of runtime for an entry level PC system.I can't tell you how many times I have run into dead/damaged systems because nobody ever SERVICED the batteries when they were due for it and the UPS failed when needed.

#BATTERY BACKUP FOR COMPUTER INSTALL#

Get a UPS, install the auto-shutdown software to gracefully shut-down your systems as the battery runs out, and don't forget to GET THE BATTERY SERVICED based on the manufacturers recommendations. I have seen voltages drop from the nominal (in the US) 110 VAC to as low a 60 VAC for extended periods and on older homes especially you will find grounding issues (even phasing issues.) Most Power Supplies can handle the odd spike or surge (not Lightning, NOTHING can protect you from that much energy/frequencies) without any damage, but low voltage (a serious problem in many countries and locals that are a long distance from the power source) will kill your equipment faster than anything else short of a Lightnint Strike (see above.) The other killer is bad grounding in the circuit which can cause all sorts of issues.Low Voltage causes excessive heat in the Power Supplies which shortens their life and can even cause the DC voltage to drop out of regulation and damage the DC components (this is because Power in = Power Out with Power Supplies and as the input voltage drops the current goes up to maintain the wattage consumed by the system and the power supply components then heat up and can be damaged by it.)

Spikes and overvoltages are not usually the problem, voltage "droops" (Brown-outs) are. If you want something to run smoothly you MUST use "conditioned power" to protect it. I speak as a systems administrator with 30+ years of experience when I say that the #1 thing that kills hardware is BAD POWER. This will mostly be reflected in the price you won't have to spend hundreds of dollars if you're simply connecting one desktop PC or one router to the UPS.

Protection: Once you've decided which devices will be connected to the UPS, make sure the one you choose is not overkill.

Battery life: Decide how long you need the battery to last in the event of a power outage.

Outlets: Decide how many products you'll use with the UPS.

Wattage: Ensure that the battery backup you buy has enough power to run your desktop PC and any other devices you choose to connect.

If you've come to the conclusion that a UPS is a good addition to your PC or server, you need to now decide on which one is best for you. You never know when a power outage or surge will occur, and it only takes one to have you pulling your hair out in frustration.

Even if you don't live in an area that experiences frequent brownouts, electrical storms, or full-on blackouts, a UPS is a good, inexpensive way to keep your PC and hardware safe.