Re: [PLUG] How to figure out my UPS needs

[TuskenTower <tuskentower@gmail.com>]

On Wed, Jun 11, 2008 at 8:53 AM, TuskenTower <tuskentower@gmail.com> wrote:
> So, I lost power last night (so boring!) and obviously, my internet
> connection and VOIP service went kaput.  I have been meaning to get a
> UPS to power the cable modem, router, VOIP adapter and wireless phone,
> but I have no idea how to figure out what will do the job.  Does
> anyone know how a complete n00b could go about figuring out what UPS
> to buy?
>
> thanks,
> Amul

So I giggled after I asked the list and came up with:

APC - http://www.apc.com/tools/ups_selector/index.cfm
I cheated here and claimed that I was using a VIA desktop.

If you want to do the math yourself (probably what I will do)
http://www.certiguide.com/apfr/cg_apfr_WhatSizeUPS.htm

In case anyone knows off the top of his/her head what 4 low power
devices (well, 2 are wireless) need, please tell me.

thanks,
Amul
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