[rescue] WTB/Advice: UPSs

[Gregory Leblanc]

On Fri, 2002-04-05 at 09:45, Loomis, Rip wrote:
> Right now, based on free shipping and coupon specials,
> I'm thinking of buying from Dell.  It looks as though I
> can get a brand new 500-700 VA UPS for a number in
> my ballpark.  Specifically,
>   TrippLite BC Pro 600VA    $129.95 - 10% - $10
> 	==> ~$105.00 shipped
>   TrippLite "Internet Office" 700VA    $135.95 - 10% - $10
> 	==> ~$112.00 shipped

I've not really used either of these TrippLite models, but they make a
pretty solid product, at least where they compete with the APC SmartUPS

>   APC Back-UPS 500VA (Black since that makes it
> 	"better"...)   $129.00 - 10% - $10 ==> ~ $104

This is a pretty crappy unit.  The Back-UPS outputs a square wave,
rather than the sine-wave that all of your equipment is "used
to"/expects.  The Back-UPS pro, IIRC, does a sine wave, as do the
SmartUPS models.  

I'd really look for places that are surplusing their older Smart type
UPSs, since they're usually in good condition, except for the
batteries.  I doubt that 700VA would be an appropriate rating for
running 5 machines, unless they're all SS1s.  :)
	Greg

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