On 10/30/2017 12:40 PM, Rich Freeman wrote:
On Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 3:33 PM, Daniel Frey <djqf...@gmail.com> wrote:
I did some looking around (I had an APC) and all the APC branded crap you
get in the stores are cheaper, inferior options. I found out the BX-prefixed
models don't even have proper AVR (they only correct when the voltage drops
below a certain point, they don't do anything in an overvoltage situation.
The BR-prefixed models are like the old UPS of lore, they offer true AVR for
both undervolt and overvolt situations, and the one I have even has an
option for an extra battery pack for extended runtime (BR1500G.)
Basically anything in Best Buy, Staples, or similar stores is guaranteed to
have the consumer BX model junk.
This is my experience as well. I went with a Cyberpower CP1500PFC and
have been very happy with it, and I think it falls into the
better-quality level of stuff (though I'm sure the server-oriented
stuff is better still if you're willing to pay).
I have no idea how long the battery will last but when it dies I'll
probably replace it.
The stuff sold in stores tends to be junk.
Yes, that's a good UPS, it's a pure sine wave UPS. APC makes those too,
but generally in the server/enterprise class (thinking Smart-UPS among
others) and not the home oriented market.
I figure for home use their better (best?) home oriented model should
suffice. I don't have a picky power supply that needs a pure sine wave
UPS, although I have realized a lot of newer power supplies strongly
recommend a pure sine wave and not a stepped sine wave such as in the
home models (the entry- and mid-models.)
From what I recall if your PSU buzzes while on battery, that's bad and
your PSU is not happy...
Dan
