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Skriven 2005-02-14 21:32:54 av Ellen K. (1:379/45)
   Kommentar till text 2530 av Geo (1:379/45)
Ärende: Re: UPS questions
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From: Ellen K. <72322.1016@compuserve.com>

On Mon, 14 Feb 2005 20:24:50 -0500, "Geo" <georger@nls.net> wrote in message
<42114fc2$1@w3.nls.net>:

>"Ellen K." <72322.1016@compuserve.com> wrote in message
>news:tsmv01hmq4d7gp2shb1oja306ntrp2p822@4ax.com...
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>>      A.  Is this unit appropriate for this set of boxes?   (If you think
>> not, what would you recommend instead and why?)
>
>I would think it's fine for that. Plenty of backup power although I can't
>guess at how long it would last during an outage but it should be plenty of
>time.
>
>>      B.  If I also got a laptop that would be on the network when it's
>> at home, would it need to be plugged into the UPS or would it
>> automatically switch to its own internal battery in the event of an
>> outage?
>
>Laptop will switch to the battery when the power goes out but most laptops
>are only good for 2-4 hours on battery.

If I get a laptop I'm getting a long-life battery with it, I *** HATE*** being
on the plane and only being able to work for part of the trip.
>
>> 2.  The spec says the battery run time is 7 minutes.  This would
>> definitely cover outages like I've been seeing today, but:
>
>what battery is 7 minutes? you should get at least an hour out of any laptop
>or 1400 battery backup.

cut and pasted from the specs at CDW:

   Battery

Average Run Time 7 Min
Installed Qty 1
Load Type At full load
Max Supported Qty 1
Type UPS battery

>
>>      A.  What happens AFTER the outage?  Does the battery recharge
>> itself by virtue of the fact that the device is plugged into the wall?
>
>Yes, it's automatic
>
>>      B.  How often would I need to replace the battery?
>
>2 years.
>
>>      C.  How much do replacement batteries cost?
>
>too much, go to www.batteryweb.com and price them.
>
>>      D.  How difficult are replacement batteries to install?
>
>Depends on the battery backup, I've not had to replace one in the belkins
>yet so I don't know but I've had some that were very easy and others that I
>almost electrocuted myself trying to get the battery connected.
>
Could I interest you in taking a look at the Belkin since you have some of
them?   If this is the "almost electrocuted myself" type I'm gonna
hafta get something else, I could probably almost electrocute myself on the
ones you say are easy.

>> 3.  The spec also says the device includes a serial cable and 9 pin
>> D-Sub (DB-9) connector, RS-232C interface.   I am totally confused, I
>> imagined it plugs into the wall and I plug the power cords of my devices
>> (at least the computers) into it.   What is this other connector for?
>
>You can load software on the computer so it does a "shutdown" just before
>the battery dies in case the lights stay off too long. I never bother as
>it's usually more trouble than it's worth.
>
Hmm.  That would depend on how long the outage lasted...

>> 4.  Just curious, why does it need to weigh 55 lbs?
>
>Electricity is very heavy. <g>

<ggg>
>
>Geo.
>

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