GET A UPS (APC Backups 700 or larger) and make sure that the outlet is
grounded and that all COMPUTER parts are connected to the UPS, even your
printer needs to be on the SURGE protection side.
Most UPS's clearly state that laser printers must NOT be connected to
the UPS. I believe the inductive nature of the load can cause problems.
Re: Lightning - funny how were not seeing him any more ...Leythos then procedes to post more insults so that we will ... He still claims that UPS did what even its manufacturer does ... My own experiences (over 40 years with electronics starting with tubes and mechanical relays) is that a UPS has its place. ... It is not the only form of protection, but neither is a whole house ground, or an isolator. ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware)
Re: Lightning - funny how were not seeing him any more ... right out of the Leythos post quoted below. ... Leythos posted for a damaged radio and a computer on UPS.... Clearly this is proof that a "missing UPS" protected the TV - ... UPS must have provided protection even ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware)
Re: Lightning - funny how were not seeing him any more ...'UPS connected' devices were protected just like the ... What protected Leythos'... > UPS does claim to protect from something. ... typically damages electronics.... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware)
Re: Lightning protection AND putting a receptacle on UPS ... > I want to redo some things in the house so that some things are done ... Why are you running a TV on a UPS?... I want to install surge protection not only on the incoming power ... Can I connect my lightning rod to it? ... (alt.home.repair)
Re: AC Power Adapter ...UPS stops what three miles of sky could not. ...Leythos does not even try ... No earth ground means no effective protection....connection.... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
