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Re: [PLUG] How to figure out my UPS needs
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TuskenTower 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
If you get one of the power meters like this
http://www.p3international.com/products/special/P4400/P4400-CE.html
(available online and I have seen them in Home Depot occasionally) then
you can plug everything you want to have on the ups into it and then
stress out your computers for a while and see what the maximum power
draw is. Then most of the UPS suppliers like APC have a "sizing" page
that lets you plug in the runtime and power requirements and pick a UPS
that fits your needs.
- Steve
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