Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/05/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]If I lived in an area where there was lots of lightning, or where the a/c load was often lost by the power company, I'd us a UPS but I'd use a motor-generator to isolate the a/c into the UPS from the power company's mains. As it stands most UPS units when subjected to a huge over-voltage will still let that pass through so you're left with almost the same protection as if you didn't have a UPS in the firts place - just the surge-suppressor function. And, again, most surge suppressors are challenged by the intense overloads that lightning can add to the mains. The mechanical isolation of a motor-generator can make a huge difference. THEN make sure that all the devices that are plugged into your computer are plugged into the MG-set's protected power - otherwise the energy can come in from peripherals. Here in California there's not a lot of lightning - at least not in the Central Valley - and our main source of power interruption comes from wind-related issues. But if I lived along the Gulf Coast or in the tornado allys, I'd go that route. Adam On 4/30/06, Jeffery Smith <jsmith342@cox.net> wrote: > Thanks, William. The price is right. I'm not as concerned about continuing > work after a power outage. I'm more concerned with finishing up and turning > everything off. This might do the trick. > > Jeffery Smith > New Orleans, LA > http://www.400tx.com > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: lug-bounces+jsmith342=cox.net@leica-users.org > [mailto:lug-bounces+jsmith342=cox.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of William > G. Lamb, III > Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2006 6:02 PM > To: Leica Users Group > Subject: RE: [Leica] A close call to be sure > > > > I'm using this one. It works! > <http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16842107119> > > At 05:39 PM 4/30/2006 -0500, you wrote: > >I will make a beeline to Office Depot tomorrow for one. While driving > >to Harry's Ace Hardware, I was trying to think of how much money I had > >invested in my computer, printers (2), scanners (3!), etc. I think > >thought I might have to go back to digital! (auuuughhhhh!) > > > >Jeffery Smith > >New Orleans, LA > >http://www.400tx.com > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >