i have a surge protector but not an UPS unit...
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| Author: | TheAuldGrump [ 07-04-2012, 08:57 PM ] |
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There was a thunderstorm today, and a pole transformer got hit not far from where I live. My surge protector/UPS gave up its ghost in sparks, smoke, and stink - but my computer survived. The device did its job. The Auld Grump |
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| Author: | ScrubKai [ 07-04-2012, 09:51 PM ] |
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All I can say is thank god for underground wires.... Heard lots of stories like yours all with overhead wires. Never seen a surge over the electric with in ground wires. Honestly my stuff is on surge protectors but I doubt I'll really ever need them. |
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| Author: | TheAuldGrump [ 07-04-2012, 10:46 PM ] |
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I never thought that I would need them either, except as a power conditioner (local power is... not the most reliable). A UPS can really help with the occasional brownout. This time... a hundred dollar UPS saved my twelve hundred dollar computer. The Auld Grump |
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| Author: | LD2062 [ 07-05-2012, 12:28 AM ] |
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I don't own any surge protector like that. Mine are all in the $10-$15 range. I've never run into a situation to test them though. I wonder if they'll work. I'd really like one of those whole house surge protectors they attach to your fuse box. |
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| Author: | Zenguy [ 07-05-2012, 02:35 AM ] |
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| Author: | Talae [ 07-05-2012, 07:53 AM ] |
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From what I understand, the $10-$15 range would not be actual surge protectors (despite calling themselves that) . They are instead power strips. |
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| Author: | joydyhee [ 07-05-2012, 08:28 AM ] |
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| Author: | Talae [ 07-05-2012, 08:55 AM ] |
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They are an essential part of any computer...especially if you are one that often works on essential documents. |
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| Author: | joydyhee [ 07-05-2012, 09:13 AM ] |
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| Author: | Jaynz [ 07-05-2012, 11:50 AM ] |
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You actually can get a $15 surge protector/power-cord, but you really need to check it over at that point. Most of the good ones in that price range are for the garage, for things like power-tools and the like. They won't be decorative, but they're reliable as hell. |
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| Author: | Talae [ 07-05-2012, 01:37 PM ] |
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I was just without power for two hours due to a house fire in my neighborhood (at least that is the reason the power company gave me). This thread had me contemplating another one of these, but now I know I will be doing so with monsoon season starting up. |
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| Author: | ScrubKai [ 07-05-2012, 01:51 PM ] |
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| Author: | badula [ 07-06-2012, 08:24 AM ] |
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i have a surge protector but not an UPS unit...
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| Author: | LD2062 [ 07-06-2012, 06:31 PM ] |
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| Author: | Haydn [ 07-06-2012, 06:48 PM ] |
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being a teckie (IT) I have both, surge to UPS to computers. TheAuldGrump New Zealand power is well known for being BAD power, maybe when NZ becomes part of Australia, you power will improve. 
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| Author: | Talae [ 07-06-2012, 07:06 PM ] |
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| Author: | Zenguy [ 07-06-2012, 07:21 PM ] |
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| Author: | TheAuldGrump [ 07-06-2012, 08:42 PM ] |
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| Author: | LD2062 [ 07-07-2012, 10:37 AM ] |
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There are certain cities that are just terrible. In like Illinois (or somewhere fairly close to MI) there is a city that has THOUSANDS of brown or black outs every year. Where I live its pretty good. Occasionally a storm or something will make the lights blink and resets the clocks. But its been a long time since it was more than an instant before it came back on. |
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| Author: | Haydn [ 07-08-2012, 05:04 PM ] |
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My apologies for the slight error in countries. 
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| Author: | greyhaze [ 07-08-2012, 08:15 PM ] |
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My neighbourhood is pretty sucky with power outtages, I'm glad to have my UPS... although I think it's giving off massive energy as my magic jack can't be anywhere near it. |
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| Author: | Talae [ 07-09-2012, 08:27 AM ] |
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The power went out at some point last night. I woke up this morning to reset clocks and whatnot. 
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| Author: | drewt333 [ 07-09-2012, 12:54 PM ] |
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Howard Clark Cooper developed the first surge protector while working for EFI. According to wiki answers: Just FYI 
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