Re: back-up power supply

From: curious (heyimjustcurious_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 04/01/04 

Date: 1 Apr 2004 08:29:54 -0800

Chuck <none@example.net> wrote in message news:<2hgn60dj4l6genjvvt7tmidib1f1o0v4ka@4ax.com>...
> On 31 Mar 2004 21:51:14 -0800, heyimjustcurious@yahoo.com (curious) wrote:
>
> >Thanks for the brand and model number. I am curious how mnay minutes
> >it supplies the electricity?
>
> APC #1 - protecting 1 computer and monitor = 155 W @ 10 minutes estimated.
> APC #2 - protecting 2 computers = 120 W @ 20 minutes estimated.
>
> The power management gauge shows 315 W as maximum load, which puts APC #1 around
> 50% loaded. I have it setup for 3 minutes continuous downtime, then everything
> start shutting down (takes about 2 minutes to shut everything down rudely, and I
> allowed myself 2 or 3 minutes to close applications politely if I'm present).

Thanks...

>
> When I have more disposable income, I figure on buying one more unit. 10
> minutes is cutting it a bit close. That's not the only item on my shopping
> list, but it's near the top.
>

Thanks for the time info too..

> Cheers,
> Chuck
> Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.

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