[geeks] UPSs

[Ryn]

Any idea which model would keep a modem, switch. Ultra1 and Pentium 166
up for an hour? I assume the mor emoney you spend the more uptime
you get ;)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Keith Campbell" <keith.d.campbell at att.net>
To: <geeks at sunhelp.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2002 8:59 PM
Subject: Re: [geeks] UPSs


> > On Tue, May 07, 2002 at 06:25:02PM -0400, Ryn wrote:
> >
> > > Anyone know what would be required to keep an Ultra1 (2 disks, power
> > > supply that came with it) and a Pentium 166 (1 disk, 250-watt power
> supply)
> > > up for ten minutes? Usually during power outages at home, the
> electricty is
> > > only out for 5-10 minutes  Hopefully someone has wandered down this
> > > road before
> >
> > Anyway, that is the same price, and it is a better brand.  I have one,
> and
> > it works decently.  Couldn't say a time frame though since VA doesn't
> make
> > much sense to me.  Does that meant a 100volt, 1A device will only last
> > 3.5 seconds?  But it lasts longer than that for me.
> 
> I believe they are both made by the same company.  They look exactly
> alike except for the color.
> 
> Buy anyway, I wouldn't use either if you've got a large monitor.  Go for
> a 600 or better, one per system.  And don't forget your network stuff
> either.
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