Rsoxfan Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Just wondering if anyone uses this brand surge protector/power conditioner, and if you do what you think??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I've had an APC UPS for several years; no problems whatsoever. I like it because it provides a real sinewave output. I'm not certain whether, by "power conditioner", you mean the same thing as "uninterruptible power supply". A few years ago I was in the local "Batteries R Us" store and saw a big pile of APC power supplies in the corner, $10/each (without batteries). I asked the clerk to explain, and he said that many people bring in their UPS when the batteries die, and when they find out the cost of replacement batteries they say, "No, thanks, I'll buy a new one," and leave the UPS behind. So you might be able to pick up a used one for a song. Then go someplace like "http://www.batterystation.com/ups.htm" for replacement batteries, and you're in business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 good info to know as mine died and the price of a battery was $10 bux less than the new unit... Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downriver Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I use a Furman power conditioner and an APC UPS. A basic standby UPS will not provide an AC power firewall or eliminate line noise, you need a dual-conversion or online UPS for that function. Here is a pretty good explanation of the various types of UPS's. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uninterruptible_power_supply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I have an APC UPS I use with my home theater system. The issue I've had is it doesn't have enough reserve to cover the total requirements of the system (600 watts max, but my Sunfire Ultimate Receiver will pull way more than that at performance levels). I recommend you get one that will cover total requirements, and it won't be ccheap.....may also require a hospital grade outlet on a dedicaed 20 amp service if you run enough equipment from it...things to consider. Also, APC offers a trade-in option for later upgrade that is pretty sweet; like half off a new UPS within a couple of models of the one you're trading in. Check it out on their website, www.apc.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsoxfan Posted December 4, 2007 Author Share Posted December 4, 2007 What i'm looking at is a surge protector/ line conditioner/ automatic voltage regulator.. doesn't have a back-up... looked at the ones that did...decided there out of my price range.. APC H10blk is what i'm probably gonna go with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Be sure you check the continuous output on that model....I think it's not that high. Compare against the total consumption of all your system equipment (at full power, NOT at idle). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 What i'm looking at is a surge protector/ line conditioner/ automatic voltage regulator.. doesn't have a back-up... looked at the ones that did...decided there out of my price range.. APC H10blk is what i'm probably gonna go with... Your receiver draws 500VA at max power. It will draw more than that briefly upon first turn on. All you need to figure is the consumption of the rest of the equipment you will be plugging into the APC H10. The VA rating usally will be on the UL label near the power cord or in your owners manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsoxfan Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 What i'm looking at is a surge protector/ line conditioner/ automatic voltage regulator.. doesn't have a back-up... looked at the ones that did...decided there out of my price range.. APC H10blk is what i'm probably gonna go with... Your receiver draws 500VA at max power. It will draw more than that briefly upon first turn on. All you need to figure is the consumption of the rest of the equipment you will be plugging into the APC H10. The VA rating usally will be on the UL label near the power cord or in your owners manual. well what are you waiting for.....let me know when you got it figured out........JK[] thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsoxfan Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 Looks to be safe, not buy much... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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